Indian Trail Elem School vs Wayne Thomas Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Trail Elem School
Highland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
472 students
Wayne Thomas Elem School
Highland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
449 students
| Measure | Indian Trail Elem School Highland Park, Illinois | Wayne Thomas Elem School Highland Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 2,303 | #792 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #5785 of 50,301 | #24368 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 472 | 449 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 449 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 47% |
| city | Highland Park | Highland Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Trail Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 51.2).
- •Indian Trail Elem School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Indian Trail Elem School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 47%).
- •Indian Trail Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.6).
- •Indian Trail Elem School is the larger school with 472 students compared with 449.
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 Trail Elem School better than Wayne Thomas Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Trail Elem School ranks higher (78.6 vs 51.2 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 Trail Elem School and Wayne Thomas Elem School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Highland Park and Highland Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Trail Elem School: 472. Wayne Thomas Elem School: 449. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Trail Elem School and Wayne Thomas Elem School rank in Illinois?
Indian Trail Elem School is 133rd of 2,303 and Wayne Thomas Elem School is 792nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).