Fox Chase Elementary School vs Lakewood Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fox Chase Elementary School
Oswego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
661 students
Lakewood Creek Elementary
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
767 students
| Measure | Fox Chase Elementary School Oswego, Illinois | Lakewood Creek Elementary Montgomery, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1170 of 2,303 | #1191 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #33358 of 50,301 | #33744 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 661 | 767 |
| Enrollment | 661 | 767 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.7% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| city | Oswego | Montgomery |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (37.9 vs 37.4).
- •Lakewood Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Fox Chase Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 29%).
- •Fox Chase Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 37.8%).
- •Fox Chase Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.8).
- •Lakewood Creek Elementary is the larger school with 767 students compared with 661.
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 Fox Chase Elementary School better than Lakewood Creek Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fox Chase Elementary School and Lakewood Creek Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Oswego and Montgomery in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fox Chase Elementary School: 661. Lakewood Creek Elementary: 767. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fox Chase Elementary School and Lakewood Creek Elementary rank in Illinois?
Fox Chase Elementary School is 1170th of 2,303 and Lakewood Creek Elementary is 1191st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).