Gardner Elementary School vs W J Zahnow Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 831 m 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
W J Zahnow Elem School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
487 students
| Measure | Gardner Elementary School Waterloo, Illinois | W J Zahnow Elem School Waterloo, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #377 of 2,303 | #236 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13896 of 50,301 | #9615 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 374 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 24.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | – |
| Math proficiency | 58% | – |
| city | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W J Zahnow Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 66.3).
- •Gardner Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 24.6%).
- •W J Zahnow Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.3).
- •W J Zahnow Elem School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 374.
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 W J Zahnow Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), W J Zahnow Elem School ranks higher (72.5 vs 66.3 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 W J Zahnow Elem School?
About 831 m in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner Elementary School: 374. W J Zahnow Elem School: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner Elementary School and W J Zahnow Elem School rank in Illinois?
Gardner Elementary School is 377th of 2,303 and W J Zahnow Elem School is 236th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).