Garfield Elem School vs Washington-McKinley Elem Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garfield Elem School
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
248 students
Washington-McKinley Elem Sch
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
| Measure | Garfield Elem School Chicago Heights, Illinois | Washington-McKinley Elem Sch Chicago Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1991 of 2,303 | #1998 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46475 of 50,301 | #46510 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 248 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 248 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.4% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 10% |
| city | Chicago Heights | Chicago Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.2 vs 17.2).
- •Garfield Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •Garfield Elem School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Washington-McKinley Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 98.4%).
- •Washington-McKinley Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.4).
- •Washington-McKinley Elem Sch is the larger school with 286 students compared with 248.
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 Garfield Elem School better than Washington-McKinley Elem Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Garfield Elem School and Washington-McKinley Elem Sch?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago Heights and Chicago Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elem School: 248. Washington-McKinley Elem Sch: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elem School and Washington-McKinley Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
Garfield Elem School is 1991st of 2,303 and Washington-McKinley Elem Sch is 1998th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).