Gardner Elementary School vs Prairiewood Elem Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 461 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardner Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
374 students
Prairiewood Elem Sch
Woodstock · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
374 students
| Measure | Gardner Elementary School Waterloo, Illinois | Prairiewood Elem Sch Woodstock, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #377 of 2,303 | #971 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13896 of 50,301 | #28570 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 374 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 44.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 36% |
| city | Waterloo | Woodstock |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardner Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 45.1).
- •Gardner Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 36%).
- •Gardner Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 44%).
- •Gardner Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 44.9%).
- •Prairiewood Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.3).
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 Gardner Elementary School better than Prairiewood Elem Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Gardner Elementary School ranks higher (66.3 vs 45.1 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 Gardner Elementary School and Prairiewood Elem Sch?
About 461 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Woodstock in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner Elementary School: 374. Prairiewood Elem Sch: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner Elementary School and Prairiewood Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
Gardner Elementary School is 377th of 2,303 and Prairiewood Elem Sch is 971st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).