Heritage Lakes Elem School vs Spring Trail Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 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
Spring Trail Elementary School
Carol Stream · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
486 students
| Measure | Heritage Lakes Elem School Carol Stream, Illinois | Spring Trail Elementary School Carol Stream, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #307 of 2,303 | #779 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11934 of 50,301 | #23941 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 420 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 420 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 39.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Carol Stream | Carol Stream |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Lakes Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 51.8).
- •Heritage Lakes Elem School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Heritage Lakes Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 39.7%).
- •Heritage Lakes Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 19.4).
- •Spring Trail Elementary School is the larger school with 486 students compared with 420.
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 Spring Trail Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Lakes Elem School ranks higher (69.1 vs 51.8 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 Spring Trail Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Carol Stream and Carol Stream in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Lakes Elem School: 420. Spring Trail Elementary School: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Lakes Elem School and Spring Trail Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Heritage Lakes Elem School is 307th of 2,303 and Spring Trail Elementary School is 779th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).