Holmes Elem School vs Whittier 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.
Holmes Elem School
Harvey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students
Whittier Elem School
Harvey · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
197 students
| Measure | Holmes Elem School Harvey, Illinois | Whittier Elem School Harvey, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2168 of 2,303 | #1715 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #48425 of 50,301 | #42668 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 270 | 197 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.8% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 22% |
| city | Harvey | Harvey |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whittier Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 13.2).
- •Whittier Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Whittier Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Holmes Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.8% vs 79.7%).
- •Whittier Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.9).
- •Holmes Elem School is the larger school with 270 students compared with 197.
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 Holmes Elem School better than Whittier Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Whittier Elem School ranks higher (23.5 vs 13.2 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 Holmes Elem School and Whittier Elem School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Harvey and Harvey in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holmes Elem School: 270. Whittier Elem School: 197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holmes Elem School and Whittier Elem School rank in Illinois?
Holmes Elem School is 2168th of 2,303 and Whittier Elem School is 1715th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).