Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary vs Longwood Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades K–5
683 students
Longwood Elem School
Naperville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students
| Measure | Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary Aurora, Illinois | Longwood Elem School Naperville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #204 of 2,303 | #1121 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8446 of 50,301 | #32347 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 683 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 683 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.9% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 30% |
| city | Aurora | Naperville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 39.4).
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 30%).
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 27%).
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 48.8%).
- •Longwood Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 17.1).
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary is the larger school with 683 students compared with 346.
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 Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary better than Longwood Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary ranks higher (74.2 vs 39.4 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 Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary and Longwood Elem School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Naperville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary: 683. Longwood Elem School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary and Longwood Elem School rank in Illinois?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elementary is 204th of 2,303 and Longwood Elem School is 1121st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).