Gary Elementary School vs Turner Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.7 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
Turner Elem School
West Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–5
349 students
| Measure | Gary Elementary School West Chicago, Illinois | Turner Elem School West Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1510 of 2,303 | #1604 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #39396 of 50,301 | #41110 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 425 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 22% |
| city | West Chicago | West Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gary Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.7 vs 26.0).
- •Gary Elementary School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 22%).
- •Gary Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 12%).
- •Gary Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 70.5%).
- •Turner Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.3).
- •Gary Elementary School is the larger school with 425 students compared with 349.
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 Turner Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Gary Elementary School ranks higher (28.7 vs 26.0 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 Gary Elementary School and Turner Elem School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between West Chicago and West Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gary Elementary School: 425. Turner Elem School: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gary Elementary School and Turner Elem School rank in Illinois?
Gary Elementary School is 1510th of 2,303 and Turner Elem School is 1604th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).