Fox Meadow Elementary School vs Harriet Gifford Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fox Meadow Elementary School
South Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
577 students
Harriet Gifford Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
460 students
| Measure | Fox Meadow Elementary School South Elgin, Illinois | Harriet Gifford Elem School Elgin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1238 of 2,303 | #2143 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #34620 of 50,301 | #48065 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 577 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 15% |
| city | South Elgin | Elgin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fox Meadow Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 14.1).
- •Fox Meadow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 15%).
- •Fox Meadow Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 10%).
- •Fox Meadow Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 79.1%).
- •Harriet Gifford Elem School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 18.0).
- •Fox Meadow Elementary School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 460.
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 Meadow Elementary School better than Harriet Gifford Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Fox Meadow Elementary School ranks higher (36.0 vs 14.1 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 Fox Meadow Elementary School and Harriet Gifford Elem School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between South Elgin and Elgin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fox Meadow Elementary School: 577. Harriet Gifford Elem School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fox Meadow Elementary School and Harriet Gifford Elem School rank in Illinois?
Fox Meadow Elementary School is 1238th of 2,303 and Harriet Gifford Elem School is 2143rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).