John Jay Elem School vs Robert Frost Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Jay Elem School
Mount Prospect · Public elementary · Grades K–5
389 students
Robert Frost Elem School
Mount Prospect · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
| Measure | John Jay Elem School Mount Prospect, Illinois | Robert Frost Elem School Mount Prospect, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1735 of 2,303 | #1471 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #43014 of 50,301 | #38773 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 389 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.2% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| city | Mount Prospect | Mount Prospect |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Robert Frost Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.7 vs 22.9).
- •Robert Frost Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Robert Frost Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.1% vs 79.2%).
- •Robert Frost Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.8).
- •John Jay Elem School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 359.
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 Jay Elem School better than Robert Frost Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Robert Frost Elem School ranks higher (29.7 vs 22.9 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 John Jay Elem School and Robert Frost Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Mount Prospect and Mount Prospect in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Jay Elem School: 389. Robert Frost Elem School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Jay Elem School and Robert Frost Elem School rank in Illinois?
John Jay Elem School is 1735th of 2,303 and Robert Frost Elem School is 1471st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).