Illinois School vs Kennedy 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.
Illinois School
Park Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–8
391 students
Kennedy Elem School
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
193 students
| Measure | Illinois School Park Forest, Illinois | Kennedy Elem School Chicago Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1018 of 2,303 | #1878 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #29739 of 50,301 | #44973 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 391 | 193 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Park Forest | Chicago Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Illinois School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.3 vs 19.8).
- •Illinois School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Illinois School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Illinois School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.3% vs 97.4%).
- •Illinois School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 19.3).
- •Illinois School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 193.
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 Illinois School better than Kennedy Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Illinois School ranks higher (43.3 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 Illinois School and Kennedy Elem School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Park Forest and Chicago Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Illinois School: 391. Kennedy Elem School: 193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Illinois School and Kennedy Elem School rank in Illinois?
Illinois School is 1018th of 2,303 and Kennedy Elem School is 1878th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).