Indian Prairie Elem School vs Lake in the Hills Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Prairie Elem School
Crystal Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
496 students
Lake in the Hills Elem School
Lk In The Hls · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
| Measure | Indian Prairie Elem School Crystal Lake, Illinois | Lake in the Hills Elem School Lk In The Hls, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #507 of 2,303 | #1060 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #17801 of 50,301 | #30567 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 496 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.9% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 45% |
| city | Crystal Lake | Lk In The Hls |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Prairie Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.6 vs 42.1).
- •Indian Prairie Elem School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 45%).
- •Indian Prairie Elem School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 40%).
- •Indian Prairie Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 62.5%).
- •Indian Prairie Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.2).
- •Lake in the Hills Elem School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 496.
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 Indian Prairie Elem School better than Lake in the Hills Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Prairie Elem School ranks higher (60.6 vs 42.1 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 Indian Prairie Elem School and Lake in the Hills Elem School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Crystal Lake and Lk In The Hls in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Prairie Elem School: 496. Lake in the Hills Elem School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Prairie Elem School and Lake in the Hills Elem School rank in Illinois?
Indian Prairie Elem School is 507th of 2,303 and Lake in the Hills Elem School is 1060th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).