Hillcrest Elem School vs Irving Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 49 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
509 students
Irving Elem School
Oak Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
509 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elem School Elgin, Illinois | Irving Elem School Oak Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2037 of 2,303 | #385 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46968 of 50,301 | #14178 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 509 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68% | 21.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 52% |
| city | Elgin | Oak Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irving Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 16.3).
- •Irving Elem School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 14%).
- •Irving Elem School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 12%).
- •Irving Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 68%).
- •Irving Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 17.0).
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 Hillcrest Elem School better than Irving Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Irving Elem School ranks higher (65.9 vs 16.3 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 Irving Elem School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Elgin and Oak Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elem School: 509. Irving Elem School: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elem School and Irving Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hillcrest Elem School is 2037th of 2,303 and Irving Elem School is 385th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).