J M Hannum Elem School vs Northwest School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J M Hannum Elem School
Oak Lawn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
Northwest School
Evergreen Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students
| Measure | J M Hannum Elem School Oak Lawn, Illinois | Northwest School Evergreen Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #976 of 2,303 | #678 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #28737 of 50,301 | #21959 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 410 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 42% |
| city | Oak Lawn | Evergreen Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.6 vs 44.8).
- •Northwest School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Northwest School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Northwest School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 51.7%).
- •Northwest School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 13.7).
- •J M Hannum Elem School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 242.
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 J M Hannum Elem School better than Northwest School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest School ranks higher (54.6 vs 44.8 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 J M Hannum Elem School and Northwest School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Oak Lawn and Evergreen Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J M Hannum Elem School: 410. Northwest School: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J M Hannum Elem School and Northwest School rank in Illinois?
J M Hannum Elem School is 976th of 2,303 and Northwest School is 678th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).