Little Fort Elem School vs Oakdale Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 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
Oakdale Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
505 students
| Measure | Little Fort Elem School Waukegan, Illinois | Oakdale Elem School Waukegan, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1274 of 2,303 | #2078 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #35276 of 50,301 | #47361 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 421 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.3% | 66.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 10% |
| city | Waukegan | Waukegan |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Little Fort Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.0 vs 15.6).
- •Little Fort Elem School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 10%).
- •Little Fort Elem School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 18%).
- •Oakdale Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.5% vs 70.3%).
- •Little Fort Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 18.7).
- •Oakdale Elem School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 421.
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 Oakdale Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Little Fort Elem School ranks higher (35.0 vs 15.6 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 Little Fort Elem School and Oakdale Elem School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Waukegan and Waukegan in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Little Fort Elem School: 421. Oakdale Elem School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Little Fort Elem School and Oakdale Elem School rank in Illinois?
Little Fort Elem School is 1274th of 2,303 and Oakdale Elem School is 2078th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).