Glenbard East High School vs Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 963 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenbard East High School
Lombard · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,311 students
Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School
Lombard · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
| Measure | Glenbard East High School Lombard, Illinois | Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School Lombard, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #302 of 691 | #336 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11525 of 16,910 | #12847 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,311 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 2,311 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.9% | 13.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 55% |
| city | Lombard | Lombard |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 37.7).
- •Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 33%).
- •Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 36%).
- •Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.9% vs 47.9%).
- •Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.0).
- •Glenbard East High School is the larger school with 2,311 students compared with 381.
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 Glenbard East High School better than Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School ranks higher (67.9 vs 37.7 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 Glenbard East High School and Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School?
About 963 m in a straight line, between Lombard and Lombard in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenbard East High School: 2,311. Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenbard East High School and Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School rank in Illinois?
Glenbard East High School is 302nd of 691 and Wm Hammerschmidt Elem School is 336th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).