Founders Elementary School vs Highlands Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 73 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Founders Elementary School
Dekalb · Public elementary · Grades K–5
565 students
Highlands Elem School
La Grange Highlands · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
565 students
| Measure | Founders Elementary School Dekalb, Illinois | Highlands Elem School La Grange Highlands, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2026 of 2,303 | #137 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46761 of 50,301 | #5849 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 565 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 67% |
| city | Dekalb | La Grange Highlands |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 16.7).
- •Highlands Elem School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 9%).
- •Highlands Elem School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 17%).
- •Highlands Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.9).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Founders Elementary School better than Highlands Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elem School ranks higher (78.5 vs 16.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Founders Elementary School and Highlands Elem School?
About 73 km in a straight line, between Dekalb and La Grange Highlands in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Founders Elementary School: 565. Highlands Elem School: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Founders Elementary School and Highlands Elem School rank in Illinois?
Founders Elementary School is 2026th of 2,303 and Highlands Elem School is 137th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).