Indian Prairie Elem School vs Woods Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 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
Woods Creek Elementary School
Crystal Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students
| Measure | Indian Prairie Elem School Crystal Lake, Illinois | Woods Creek Elementary School Crystal Lake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #507 of 2,303 | #224 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #17801 of 50,301 | #9222 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 496 | 489 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 489 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.9% | 22.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 55% |
| city | Crystal Lake | Crystal Lake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woods Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 60.6).
- •Woods Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 49%).
- •Woods Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 48%).
- •Woods Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.7% vs 36.9%).
- •Woods Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.7).
- •Indian Prairie Elem School is the larger school with 496 students compared with 489.
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 Woods Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Woods Creek Elementary School ranks higher (73.1 vs 60.6 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 Woods Creek Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Crystal Lake and Crystal Lake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Prairie Elem School: 496. Woods Creek Elementary School: 489. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Prairie Elem School and Woods Creek Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Indian Prairie Elem School is 507th of 2,303 and Woods Creek Elementary School is 224th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).