Gavin Central Elementary School vs William L Thompson School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gavin Central Elementary School
Ingleside · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
467 students
William L Thompson School
Lake Villa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students
| Measure | Gavin Central Elementary School Ingleside, Illinois | William L Thompson School Lake Villa, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1185 of 2,303 | #783 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #33660 of 50,301 | #24093 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 467 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52% | 31.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Ingleside | Lake Villa |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William L Thompson School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.6 vs 37.5).
- •William L Thompson School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •William L Thompson School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 37%).
- •William L Thompson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 52%).
- •William L Thompson School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.1).
- •William L Thompson School is the larger school with 488 students compared with 467.
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 Gavin Central Elementary School better than William L Thompson School?
On the Success Index (US), William L Thompson School ranks higher (51.6 vs 37.5 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 Gavin Central Elementary School and William L Thompson School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Ingleside and Lake Villa in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gavin Central Elementary School: 467. William L Thompson School: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gavin Central Elementary School and William L Thompson School rank in Illinois?
Gavin Central Elementary School is 1185th of 2,303 and William L Thompson School is 783rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).