Kennedy Elem School vs Wilson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kennedy Elem School
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
193 students
Wilson Elem School
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
160 students
| Measure | Kennedy Elem School Chicago Heights, Illinois | Wilson Elem School Chicago Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1878 of 2,303 | #2246 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44973 of 50,301 | #49414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 193 | 160 |
| Enrollment | 193 | 160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago Heights | Chicago Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kennedy Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 10.2).
- •Kennedy Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Kennedy Elem School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Kennedy Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 99.4%).
- •Wilson Elem School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 19.3).
- •Kennedy Elem School is the larger school with 193 students compared with 160.
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 Kennedy Elem School better than Wilson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Kennedy Elem School ranks higher (19.8 vs 10.2 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 Kennedy Elem School and Wilson Elem School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago Heights and Chicago Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kennedy Elem School: 193. Wilson Elem School: 160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kennedy Elem School and Wilson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Kennedy Elem School is 1878th of 2,303 and Wilson Elem School is 2246th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).