Highlands Elem School vs Spring Ave Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highlands Elem School
La Grange Highlands · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
565 students
Spring Ave Elem School
La Grange · Public elementary · Grades K–6
317 students
| Measure | Highlands Elem School La Grange Highlands, Illinois | Spring Ave Elem School La Grange, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #137 of 2,303 | #44 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #5849 of 50,301 | #2286 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 565 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 6.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| city | La Grange Highlands | La Grange |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Ave Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 78.5).
- •Spring Ave Elem School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Highlands Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.8).
- •Highlands Elem School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 317.
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 Highlands Elem School better than Spring Ave Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Ave Elem School ranks higher (85.4 vs 78.5 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 Highlands Elem School and Spring Ave Elem School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between La Grange Highlands and La Grange in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highlands Elem School: 565. Spring Ave Elem School: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highlands Elem School and Spring Ave Elem School rank in Illinois?
Highlands Elem School is 137th of 2,303 and Spring Ave Elem School is 44th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).