Heritage Lakes Elem School vs Matteson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 61 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Lakes Elem School
Carol Stream · Public elementary · Grades K–5
420 students
Matteson Elem School
Matteson · Public elementary · Grades K–3
420 students
| Measure | Heritage Lakes Elem School Carol Stream, Illinois | Matteson Elem School Matteson, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #307 of 2,303 | #1050 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11934 of 50,301 | #30310 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 420 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Carol Stream | Matteson |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Lakes Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 42.5).
- •Heritage Lakes Elem School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Heritage Lakes Elem School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Heritage Lakes Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 43.3%).
- •Heritage Lakes Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.0).
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 Heritage Lakes Elem School better than Matteson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Lakes Elem School ranks higher (69.1 vs 42.5 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 Heritage Lakes Elem School and Matteson Elem School?
About 61 km in a straight line, between Carol Stream and Matteson in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Lakes Elem School: 420. Matteson Elem School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Lakes Elem School and Matteson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Heritage Lakes Elem School is 307th of 2,303 and Matteson Elem School is 1050th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).