John F Kennedy Elem School vs Willow School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 48 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John F Kennedy Elem School
Schiller Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
603 students
Willow School
Homewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
603 students
| Measure | John F Kennedy Elem School Schiller Park, Illinois | Willow School Homewood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #777 of 2,303 | #309 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #23912 of 50,301 | #11976 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 603 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Schiller Park | Homewood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 51.8).
- •Willow School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 68%).
- •John F Kennedy Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.6).
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 John F Kennedy Elem School better than Willow School?
On the Success Index (US), Willow School ranks higher (69.1 vs 51.8 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 John F Kennedy Elem School and Willow School?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Schiller Park and Homewood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John F Kennedy Elem School: 603. Willow School: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John F Kennedy Elem School and Willow School rank in Illinois?
John F Kennedy Elem School is 777th of 2,303 and Willow School is 309th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).