James Avant Elementary School vs Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Avant Elementary School
Washington Pk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students
Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence
E Saint Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–8
534 students
| Measure | James Avant Elementary School Washington Pk, Illinois | Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence E Saint Louis, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1884 of 2,303 | #2115 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45100 of 50,301 | #47724 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 342 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 27% |
| city | Washington Pk | E Saint Louis |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Avant Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.6 vs 14.9).
- •Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence does better on math proficiency (27% vs 16%).
- •James Avant Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 100%).
- •James Avant Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 15.3).
- •Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence is the larger school with 534 students compared with 342.
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 James Avant Elementary School better than Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), James Avant Elementary School ranks higher (19.6 vs 14.9 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 James Avant Elementary School and Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Washington Pk and E Saint Louis in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Avant Elementary School: 342. Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Avant Elementary School and Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence rank in Illinois?
James Avant Elementary School is 1884th of 2,303 and Wyvetter Younge Sch of Excellence is 2115th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).