Gardner Elementary School vs Waterloo High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 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
Waterloo High School
Waterloo · Public high · Grades 9–12
876 students
| Measure | Gardner Elementary School Waterloo, Illinois | Waterloo High School Waterloo, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #377 of 2,303 | #93 of 691 |
| National rank | #13896 of 50,301 | #6646 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 374 | 876 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 876 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 45% |
| city | Waterloo | Waterloo |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardner Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 56.7).
- •Gardner Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 45%).
- •Gardner Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Waterloo High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 20.6%).
- •Gardner Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.2).
- •Waterloo High School is the larger school with 876 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 Waterloo High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gardner Elementary School ranks higher (66.3 vs 56.7 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 Waterloo High School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Waterloo and Waterloo in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner Elementary School: 374. Waterloo High School: 876. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner Elementary School and Waterloo High School rank in Illinois?
Gardner Elementary School is 377th of 2,303 and Waterloo High School is 93rd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).