Indiana Elem School vs Matteson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 864 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indiana Elem School
Park Forest · Public middle · Grades 4–6
215 students
Matteson Elem School
Matteson · Public elementary · Grades K–3
420 students
| Measure | Indiana Elem School Park Forest, Illinois | Matteson Elem School Matteson, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #341 of 670 | #1050 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #9223 of 15,369 | #30310 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 215 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 215 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 37% |
| city | Park Forest | Matteson |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (42.7 vs 42.5).
- •Matteson Elem School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Indiana Elem School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Matteson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 54.4%).
- •Indiana Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 15.0).
- •Matteson Elem School is the larger school with 420 students compared with 215.
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 Indiana Elem School better than Matteson Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Indiana Elem School and Matteson Elem School?
About 864 m in a straight line, between Park Forest and Matteson in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indiana Elem School: 215. Matteson Elem School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indiana Elem School and Matteson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Indiana Elem School is 341st of 670 and Matteson Elem School is 1050th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).