Iroquois Community School vs Orchard Place Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 768 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iroquois Community School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–8
411 students
Orchard Place Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
258 students
| Measure | Iroquois Community School Des Plaines, Illinois | Orchard Place Elem School Des Plaines, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 2,303 | #1033 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7777 of 50,301 | #30047 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 411 | 258 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 8.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 32% |
| city | Des Plaines | Des Plaines |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Iroquois Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 42.9).
- •Iroquois Community School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 32%).
- •Iroquois Community School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 42%).
- •Iroquois Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 66.3%).
- •Orchard Place Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 12.1).
- •Iroquois Community School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 258.
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 Iroquois Community School better than Orchard Place Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Iroquois Community School ranks higher (75.3 vs 42.9 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 Iroquois Community School and Orchard Place Elem School?
About 768 m in a straight line, between Des Plaines and Des Plaines in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iroquois Community School: 411. Orchard Place Elem School: 258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iroquois Community School and Orchard Place Elem School rank in Illinois?
Iroquois Community School is 181st of 2,303 and Orchard Place Elem School is 1033rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).