Howe Elementary School vs John S Clark Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howe Elementary School
Beach Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students
John S Clark Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
262 students
| Measure | Howe Elementary School Beach Park, Illinois | John S Clark Elem School Waukegan, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1875 of 2,303 | #1079 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44966 of 50,301 | #31210 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 318 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 67.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 37% |
| city | Beach Park | Waukegan |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John S Clark Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 19.8).
- •John S Clark Elem School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •John S Clark Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 11%).
- •John S Clark Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.9% vs 75.5%).
- •John S Clark Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.3).
- •Howe Elementary School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 262.
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 Howe Elementary School better than John S Clark Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), John S Clark Elem School ranks higher (41.1 vs 19.8 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 Howe Elementary School and John S Clark Elem School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Beach Park and Waukegan in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howe Elementary School: 318. John S Clark Elem School: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howe Elementary School and John S Clark Elem School rank in Illinois?
Howe Elementary School is 1875th of 2,303 and John S Clark Elem School is 1079th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).