Hometown Elem School vs Northwest 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
Northwest School
Evergreen Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students
| Measure | Hometown Elem School Hometown, Illinois | Northwest School Evergreen Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1326 of 2,303 | #678 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #36187 of 50,301 | #21959 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 338 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Hometown | Evergreen Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 33.6).
- •Northwest School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Northwest School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Northwest School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 68.6%).
- •Hometown Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.1).
- •Hometown Elem School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 242.
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 Northwest School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest School ranks higher (54.6 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 Northwest School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Hometown and Evergreen Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hometown Elem School: 338. Northwest School: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hometown Elem School and Northwest School rank in Illinois?
Hometown Elem School is 1326th of 2,303 and Northwest School is 678th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).