Lakewood School vs Perry Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakewood School
Carpentersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
590 students
Perry Elementary School
Carpentersville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students
| Measure | Lakewood School Carpentersville, Illinois | Perry Elementary School Carpentersville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2164 of 2,303 | #1819 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #48343 of 50,301 | #44233 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 590 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 22% |
| city | Carpentersville | Carpentersville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perry Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.0 vs 13.4).
- •Perry Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Lakewood School does better on reading proficiency (14% vs 12%).
- •Lakewood School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 90.3%).
- •Perry Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.9).
- •Lakewood School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 278.
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 Lakewood School better than Perry Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Perry Elementary School ranks higher (21.0 vs 13.4 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 Lakewood School and Perry Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Carpentersville and Carpentersville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakewood School: 590. Perry Elementary School: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakewood School and Perry Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Lakewood School is 2164th of 2,303 and Perry Elementary School is 1819th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).