George B Carpenter Elem School vs Iroquois Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George B Carpenter Elem School
Park Ridge · Public elementary · Grades K–5
435 students
Iroquois Community School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–8
411 students
| Measure | George B Carpenter Elem School Park Ridge, Illinois | Iroquois Community School Des Plaines, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #98 of 2,303 | #181 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #4605 of 50,301 | #7777 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 435 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 28.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 53% |
| city | Park Ridge | Des Plaines |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George B Carpenter Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 75.3).
- •George B Carpenter Elem School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 53%).
- •George B Carpenter Elem School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 68%).
- •George B Carpenter Elem School is the larger school with 435 students compared with 411.
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 George B Carpenter Elem School better than Iroquois Community School?
On the Success Index (US), George B Carpenter Elem School ranks higher (80.7 vs 75.3 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 George B Carpenter Elem School and Iroquois Community School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Park Ridge and Des Plaines in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George B Carpenter Elem School: 435. Iroquois Community School: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George B Carpenter Elem School and Iroquois Community School rank in Illinois?
George B Carpenter Elem School is 98th of 2,303 and Iroquois Community School is 181st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).