Lee R Foster Elem School vs STEM Magnet Academy Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 29 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lee R Foster Elem School
Oak Forest · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
397 students
STEM Magnet Academy Elem
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
397 students
| Measure | Lee R Foster Elem School Oak Forest, Illinois | STEM Magnet Academy Elem Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #970 of 2,303 | #208 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #28477 of 50,301 | #8606 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 397 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.6% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 68% |
| city | Oak Forest | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •STEM Magnet Academy Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 45.2).
- •STEM Magnet Academy Elem does better on math proficiency (68% vs 36%).
- •STEM Magnet Academy Elem does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 43%).
- •Lee R Foster Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.6% vs 49.9%).
- •Lee R Foster Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.7).
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 Lee R Foster Elem School better than STEM Magnet Academy Elem?
On the Success Index (US), STEM Magnet Academy Elem ranks higher (74.0 vs 45.2 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 Lee R Foster Elem School and STEM Magnet Academy Elem?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Oak Forest and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lee R Foster Elem School: 397. STEM Magnet Academy Elem: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lee R Foster Elem School and STEM Magnet Academy Elem rank in Illinois?
Lee R Foster Elem School is 970th of 2,303 and STEM Magnet Academy Elem is 208th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).