Ludwig Elem School vs Taft Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.8 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
Taft Grade School
Lockport · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
272 students
| Measure | Ludwig Elem School Lockport, Illinois | Taft Grade School Lockport, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #411 of 2,303 | #1251 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14855 of 50,301 | #34845 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 321 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.7% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 30% |
| city | Lockport | Lockport |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ludwig Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 35.7).
- •Ludwig Elem School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 30%).
- •Ludwig Elem School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 21%).
- •Ludwig Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.7% vs 46.3%).
- •Ludwig Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.4).
- •Ludwig Elem School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 272.
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 Taft Grade School?
On the Success Index (US), Ludwig Elem School ranks higher (64.9 vs 35.7 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 Taft Grade School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Lockport and Lockport in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ludwig Elem School: 321. Taft Grade School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ludwig Elem School and Taft Grade School rank in Illinois?
Ludwig Elem School is 411th of 2,303 and Taft Grade School is 1251st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).