Gary Elementary School vs Pioneer Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gary Elementary School
West Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–5
425 students
Pioneer Elem School
West Chicago · Public other · Grades PK–PK
292 students
| Measure | Gary Elementary School West Chicago, Illinois | Pioneer Elem School West Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1510 of 2,303 | – |
| National rank | #39396 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 425 | 292 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 292 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 12% |
| city | West Chicago | West Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gary Elementary School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 12%).
- •Gary Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 7.5%).
- •Pioneer Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 59.3%).
- •Gary Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.9).
- •Gary Elementary School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 292.
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 Gary Elementary School better than Pioneer Elem School?
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 Gary Elementary School and Pioneer Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between West Chicago and West Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gary Elementary School: 425. Pioneer Elem School: 292. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gary Elementary School and Pioneer Elem School rank in Illinois?
Gary Elementary School is 1510th of 2,303 and Pioneer Elem School is unranked among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).