Glenwood Elementary School vs Whittier Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 878 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenwood Elementary School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
577 students
Whittier Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
438 students
| Measure | Glenwood Elementary School Waukegan, Illinois | Whittier Elem School Waukegan, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1767 of 2,303 | #1650 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #43522 of 50,301 | #41741 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 577 | 438 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 438 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.8% | 69.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 15% |
| city | Waukegan | Waukegan |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.0 vs 22.1).
- •Glenwood Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Whittier Elem School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •Whittier Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.2% vs 71.8%).
- •Whittier Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.4).
- •Glenwood Elementary School is the larger school with 577 students compared with 438.
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 Glenwood Elementary School better than Whittier Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier Elem School ranks higher (25.0 vs 22.1 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 Glenwood Elementary School and Whittier Elem School?
About 878 m in a straight line, between Waukegan and Waukegan in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenwood Elementary School: 577. Whittier Elem School: 438. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenwood Elementary School and Whittier Elem School rank in Illinois?
Glenwood Elementary School is 1767th of 2,303 and Whittier Elem School is 1650th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).