Kingsley Elementary School vs Orrington Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kingsley Elementary School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
Orrington Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
225 students
| Measure | Kingsley Elementary School Evanston, Illinois | Orrington Elem School Evanston, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #173 of 2,303 | #139 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7132 of 50,301 | #6045 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 334 | 225 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 225 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.8% | 20.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| city | Evanston | Evanston |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orrington Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 76.3).
- •Orrington Elem School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Kingsley Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Orrington Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.4% vs 30.8%).
- •Orrington Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.8).
- •Kingsley Elementary School is the larger school with 334 students compared with 225.
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 Kingsley Elementary School better than Orrington Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Orrington Elem School ranks higher (78.2 vs 76.3 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 Kingsley Elementary School and Orrington Elem School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Evanston and Evanston in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kingsley Elementary School: 334. Orrington Elem School: 225. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kingsley Elementary School and Orrington Elem School rank in Illinois?
Kingsley Elementary School is 173rd of 2,303 and Orrington Elem School is 139th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).