John Mills Elem School vs Locke J Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Mills Elem School
Elmwood Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
711 students
Locke J Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,089 students
| Measure | John Mills Elem School Elmwood Park, Illinois | Locke J Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1397 of 2,303 | #1885 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #37156 of 50,301 | #45106 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 711 | 1,089 |
| Enrollment | 711 | 1,089 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 86.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 18% |
| city | Elmwood Park | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Mills Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 19.6).
- •John Mills Elem School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 26%).
- •John Mills Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 86.3%).
- •John Mills Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.3).
- •Locke J Elem School is the larger school with 1,089 students compared with 711.
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 Mills Elem School better than Locke J Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), John Mills Elem School ranks higher (32.1 vs 19.6 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 Mills Elem School and Locke J Elem School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Elmwood Park and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Mills Elem School: 711. Locke J Elem School: 1,089. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Mills Elem School and Locke J Elem School rank in Illinois?
John Mills Elem School is 1397th of 2,303 and Locke J Elem School is 1885th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).