Jonas E Salk Elem School vs Wayne Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 31 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jonas E Salk Elem School
Bolingbrook · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
Wayne Elem School
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–6
391 students
| Measure | Jonas E Salk Elem School Bolingbrook, Illinois | Wayne Elem School Wayne, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #734 of 2,303 | #817 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #23109 of 50,301 | #24860 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 391 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.9% | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 44% |
| city | Bolingbrook | Wayne |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jonas E Salk Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 50.5).
- •Jonas E Salk Elem School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 44%).
- •Jonas E Salk Elem School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Wayne Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 62.9%).
- •Jonas E Salk Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.0).
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 Jonas E Salk Elem School better than Wayne Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Jonas E Salk Elem School ranks higher (52.9 vs 50.5 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 Jonas E Salk Elem School and Wayne Elem School?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Bolingbrook and Wayne in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jonas E Salk Elem School: 391. Wayne Elem School: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jonas E Salk Elem School and Wayne Elem School rank in Illinois?
Jonas E Salk Elem School is 734th of 2,303 and Wayne Elem School is 817th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).