Garden Hills Elem School vs Garfield Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 197 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Hills Elem School
Champaign · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
411 students
Garfield Elem School
Maywood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
411 students
| Measure | Garden Hills Elem School Champaign, Illinois | Garfield Elem School Maywood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2177 of 2,303 | #1656 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #48529 of 50,301 | #41822 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 411 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 12% |
| city | Champaign | Maywood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garfield Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.8 vs 12.9).
- •Garfield Elem School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Garfield Elem School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Garfield Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 78.6%).
- •Garfield Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.4).
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 Garden Hills Elem School better than Garfield Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Garfield Elem School ranks higher (24.8 vs 12.9 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 Garden Hills Elem School and Garfield Elem School?
About 197 km in a straight line, between Champaign and Maywood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Hills Elem School: 411. Garfield Elem School: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Hills Elem School and Garfield Elem School rank in Illinois?
Garden Hills Elem School is 2177th of 2,303 and Garfield Elem School is 1656th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).