James Hart School vs Longwood Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Hart School
Homewood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
681 students
Longwood Elem School
Glenwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
364 students
| Measure | James Hart School Homewood, Illinois | Longwood Elem School Glenwood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #357 of 670 | #1816 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #9485 of 15,369 | #44171 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 681 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.7% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 17% |
| city | Homewood | Glenwood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Hart School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 21.1).
- •James Hart School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •James Hart School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 7.5%).
- •James Hart School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 57.4%).
- •James Hart School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.8).
- •James Hart School is the larger school with 681 students compared with 364.
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 Hart School better than Longwood Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), James Hart School ranks higher (41.5 vs 21.1 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 Hart School and Longwood Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Homewood and Glenwood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Hart School: 681. Longwood Elem School: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Hart School and Longwood Elem School rank in Illinois?
James Hart School is 357th of 670 and Longwood Elem School is 1816th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).