Kolmar Avenue Elem School vs Southwest 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.
Kolmar Avenue Elem School
Oak Lawn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
391 students
Southwest Elem School
Evergreen Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
301 students
| Measure | Kolmar Avenue Elem School Oak Lawn, Illinois | Southwest Elem School Evergreen Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #704 of 2,303 | #212 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #22503 of 50,301 | #8814 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 391 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.9% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| city | Oak Lawn | Evergreen Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southwest Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 53.8).
- •Southwest Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Southwest Elem School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Southwest Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 30.9%).
- •Kolmar Avenue Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.7).
- •Kolmar Avenue Elem School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 301.
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 Kolmar Avenue Elem School better than Southwest Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Southwest Elem School ranks higher (73.7 vs 53.8 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 Kolmar Avenue Elem School and Southwest Elem School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Oak Lawn and Evergreen Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kolmar Avenue Elem School: 391. Southwest Elem School: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kolmar Avenue Elem School and Southwest Elem School rank in Illinois?
Kolmar Avenue Elem School is 704th of 2,303 and Southwest Elem School is 212th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).