Hometown Elem School vs J Covington Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hometown Elem School
Hometown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students
J Covington Elem School
Oak Lawn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
| Measure | Hometown Elem School Hometown, Illinois | J Covington Elem School Oak Lawn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1326 of 2,303 | #993 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #36187 of 50,301 | #29266 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 338 | 470 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 470 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| city | Hometown | Oak Lawn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J Covington Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 33.6).
- •J Covington Elem School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •J Covington Elem School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •J Covington Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56% vs 68.6%).
- •Hometown Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.7).
- •J Covington Elem School is the larger school with 470 students compared with 338.
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 Hometown Elem School better than J Covington Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), J Covington Elem School ranks higher (44.0 vs 33.6 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 Hometown Elem School and J Covington Elem School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Hometown and Oak Lawn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hometown Elem School: 338. J Covington Elem School: 470. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hometown Elem School and J Covington Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hometown Elem School is 1326th of 2,303 and J Covington Elem School is 993rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).