Ludwig Elem School vs Oak Prairie Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ludwig Elem School
Lockport · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
321 students
Oak Prairie Jr High School
Homer Glen · Public middle · Grades 6–8
460 students
| Measure | Ludwig Elem School Lockport, Illinois | Oak Prairie Jr High School Homer Glen, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #411 of 2,303 | #95 of 670 |
| National rank | #14855 of 50,301 | #3239 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 321 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.7% | 28.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 43% |
| city | Lockport | Homer Glen |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Prairie Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 64.9).
- •Ludwig Elem School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 43%).
- •Oak Prairie Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 53%).
- •Oak Prairie Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.9% vs 32.7%).
- •Oak Prairie Jr High School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.3).
- •Oak Prairie Jr High School is the larger school with 460 students compared with 321.
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 Ludwig Elem School better than Oak Prairie Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Prairie Jr High School ranks higher (70.5 vs 64.9 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 Ludwig Elem School and Oak Prairie Jr High School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Lockport and Homer Glen in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ludwig Elem School: 321. Oak Prairie Jr High School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ludwig Elem School and Oak Prairie Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Ludwig Elem School is 411th of 2,303 and Oak Prairie Jr High School is 95th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).