Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary vs Lakewood Falls Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary
Romeoville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
431 students
Lakewood Falls Elem School
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
543 students
| Measure | Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary Romeoville, Illinois | Lakewood Falls Elem School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1264 of 2,303 | #1120 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #35094 of 50,301 | #32344 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 431 | 543 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 543 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 30% |
| city | Romeoville | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakewood Falls Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.4 vs 35.3).
- •Lakewood Falls Elem School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 26%).
- •Lakewood Falls Elem School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 26%).
- •Lakewood Falls Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.2% vs 54.1%).
- •Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.2).
- •Lakewood Falls Elem School is the larger school with 543 students compared with 431.
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 Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary better than Lakewood Falls Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakewood Falls Elem School ranks higher (39.4 vs 35.3 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 Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary and Lakewood Falls Elem School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Romeoville and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary: 431. Lakewood Falls Elem School: 543. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary and Lakewood Falls Elem School rank in Illinois?
Kenneth L Hermansen Elementary is 1264th of 2,303 and Lakewood Falls Elem School is 1120th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).