Hyde Park Elem School vs Washington Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hyde Park Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
295 students
Washington Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
384 students
| Measure | Hyde Park Elem School Waukegan, Illinois | Washington Elem School Waukegan, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1771 of 2,303 | #1809 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #43585 of 50,301 | #44067 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 295 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 78.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 15% |
| city | Waukegan | Waukegan |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (22.0 vs 21.3).
- •Hyde Park Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Hyde Park Elem School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 14%).
- •Hyde Park Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.3% vs 78.4%).
- •Washington Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.4).
- •Washington Elem School is the larger school with 384 students compared with 295.
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 Hyde Park Elem School better than Washington Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hyde Park Elem School and Washington Elem School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Waukegan and Waukegan in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hyde Park Elem School: 295. Washington Elem School: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hyde Park Elem School and Washington Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hyde Park Elem School is 1771st of 2,303 and Washington Elem School is 1809th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).