Iroquois West Elem School/Gilman vs Wilson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 86 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iroquois West Elem School/Gilman
Gilman · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
159 students
Wilson Elem School
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
160 students
| Measure | Iroquois West Elem School/Gilman Gilman, Illinois | Wilson Elem School Chicago Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 2,303 | #2246 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15046 of 50,301 | #49414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 159 | 160 |
| Enrollment | 159 | 160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.4% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 2.5% |
| city | Gilman | Chicago Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Iroquois West Elem School/Gilman scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 10.2).
- •Iroquois West Elem School/Gilman does better on math proficiency (52% vs 2.5%).
- •Iroquois West Elem School/Gilman does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 22%).
- •Iroquois West Elem School/Gilman does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 99.4%).
- •Iroquois West Elem School/Gilman does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 16.0).
- •Wilson Elem School is the larger school with 160 students compared with 159.
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 West Elem School/Gilman better than Wilson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Iroquois West Elem School/Gilman ranks higher (64.6 vs 10.2 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 Iroquois West Elem School/Gilman and Wilson Elem School?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Gilman and Chicago Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iroquois West Elem School/Gilman: 159. Wilson Elem School: 160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iroquois West Elem School/Gilman and Wilson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Iroquois West Elem School/Gilman is 418th of 2,303 and Wilson Elem School is 2246th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).