Hillcrest Elem School vs Indian Trail Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elem School
Downers Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
382 students
Indian Trail Elem School
Downers Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
325 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elem School Downers Grove, Illinois | Indian Trail Elem School Downers Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1007 of 2,303 | #820 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #29586 of 50,301 | #24899 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 382 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Downers Grove | Downers Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Trail Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 43.5).
- •Hillcrest Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Hillcrest Elem School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Indian Trail Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 16.6).
- •Hillcrest Elem School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 325.
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 Hillcrest Elem School better than Indian Trail Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Trail Elem School ranks higher (50.4 vs 43.5 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 Hillcrest Elem School and Indian Trail Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Downers Grove and Downers Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elem School: 382. Indian Trail Elem School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elem School and Indian Trail Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hillcrest Elem School is 1007th of 2,303 and Indian Trail Elem School is 820th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).