Ludwig Elem School vs Walsh Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 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
Walsh Elem School
Lockport · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
363 students
| Measure | Ludwig Elem School Lockport, Illinois | Walsh Elem School Lockport, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #411 of 2,303 | #91 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14855 of 50,301 | #4286 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 321 | 363 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 363 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.7% | 26.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | – |
| Math proficiency | 49% | – |
| city | Lockport | Lockport |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walsh Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 64.9).
- •Walsh Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 32.7%).
- •Ludwig Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.5).
- •Walsh Elem School is the larger school with 363 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 Walsh Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Walsh Elem School ranks higher (81.3 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 Walsh Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lockport and Lockport in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ludwig Elem School: 321. Walsh Elem School: 363. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ludwig Elem School and Walsh Elem School rank in Illinois?
Ludwig Elem School is 411th of 2,303 and Walsh Elem School is 91st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).