Little Fort Elem School vs Oak Crest 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.
Little Fort Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
Oak Crest School
Beach Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
| Measure | Little Fort Elem School Waukegan, Illinois | Oak Crest School Beach Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1274 of 2,303 | #1275 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #35276 of 50,301 | #35292 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 421 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 54.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 22% |
| city | Waukegan | Beach Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (35.0 vs 35.0).
- •Little Fort Elem School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 22%).
- •Little Fort Elem School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Oak Crest School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.9% vs 70.3%).
- •Oak Crest School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.6).
- •Little Fort Elem School is the larger school with 421 students compared with 308.
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 Little Fort Elem School better than Oak Crest School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Little Fort Elem School and Oak Crest School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Waukegan and Beach Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Little Fort Elem School: 421. Oak Crest School: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Little Fort Elem School and Oak Crest School rank in Illinois?
Little Fort Elem School is 1274th of 2,303 and Oak Crest School is 1275th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).