Illinois School vs Wayne Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 68 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
Wayne Elem School
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–6
391 students
| Measure | Illinois School Park Forest, Illinois | Wayne Elem School Wayne, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1018 of 2,303 | #817 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #29739 of 50,301 | #24860 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 391 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 44% |
| city | Park Forest | Wayne |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wayne Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.5 vs 43.3).
- •Wayne Elem School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •Illinois School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 35%).
- •Wayne Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 79.3%).
- •Illinois School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.0).
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 Wayne Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Wayne Elem School ranks higher (50.5 vs 43.3 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 Wayne Elem School?
About 68 km in a straight line, between Park Forest and Wayne in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Illinois School: 391. Wayne Elem School: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Illinois School and Wayne Elem School rank in Illinois?
Illinois School is 1018th of 2,303 and Wayne Elem School is 817th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).