Longfellow Elem School vs Lowell Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Longfellow Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students
Lowell Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
283 students
| Measure | Longfellow Elem School Wheaton, Illinois | Lowell Elem School Wheaton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #72 of 2,303 | #562 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #3528 of 50,301 | #19205 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 318 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.6% | 30.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 42% |
| city | Wheaton | Wheaton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 58.5).
- •Longfellow Elem School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Longfellow Elem School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 47%).
- •Longfellow Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.6% vs 30.4%).
- •Lowell Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.1).
- •Longfellow Elem School is the larger school with 318 students compared with 283.
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 Longfellow Elem School better than Lowell Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Elem School ranks higher (82.7 vs 58.5 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 Longfellow Elem School and Lowell Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wheaton and Wheaton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Longfellow Elem School: 318. Lowell Elem School: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Longfellow Elem School and Lowell Elem School rank in Illinois?
Longfellow Elem School is 72nd of 2,303 and Lowell Elem School is 562nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).