James Farmer Jr. Elementary vs West Central Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 295 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Farmer Jr. Elementary
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
321 students
West Central Elementary School
Biggsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
321 students
| Measure | James Farmer Jr. Elementary Chicago, Illinois | West Central Elementary School Biggsville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2271 of 2,303 | #1487 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49773 of 50,301 | #39095 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 321 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 53.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 12% |
| city | Chicago | Biggsville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.2 vs 8.7).
- •West Central Elementary School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •West Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •West Central Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.9% vs 94.1%).
- •West Central Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 16.9).
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 Farmer Jr. Elementary better than West Central Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), West Central Elementary School ranks higher (29.2 vs 8.7 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 Farmer Jr. Elementary and West Central Elementary School?
About 295 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Biggsville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Farmer Jr. Elementary: 321. West Central Elementary School: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Farmer Jr. Elementary and West Central Elementary School rank in Illinois?
James Farmer Jr. Elementary is 2271st of 2,303 and West Central Elementary School is 1487th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).