Homestead Elementary School vs The Wheatlands 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.
Homestead Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
511 students
The Wheatlands Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades K–5
613 students
| Measure | Homestead Elementary School Aurora, Illinois | The Wheatlands Elementary School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #519 of 2,303 | #578 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #18047 of 50,301 | #19678 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 511 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.8% | 29.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 48% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Homestead Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 57.9).
- •The Wheatlands Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 46%).
- •Homestead Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Homestead Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 29.7%).
- •Homestead Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 14.6).
- •The Wheatlands Elementary School is the larger school with 613 students compared with 511.
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 Homestead Elementary School better than The Wheatlands Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Homestead Elementary School ranks higher (60.2 vs 57.9 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 Homestead Elementary School and The Wheatlands Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Homestead Elementary School: 511. The Wheatlands Elementary School: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Homestead Elementary School and The Wheatlands Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Homestead Elementary School is 519th of 2,303 and The Wheatlands Elementary School is 578th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).