Madison Elem School vs Whittier Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
Whittier Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
433 students
| Measure | Madison Elem School Wheaton, Illinois | Whittier Elem School Wheaton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #316 of 2,303 | #419 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #12209 of 50,301 | #15081 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 360 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.7% | 9.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 56% |
| city | Wheaton | Wheaton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.7 vs 64.6).
- •Whittier Elem School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 50%).
- •Madison Elem School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 44%).
- •Whittier Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.5% vs 24.7%).
- •Madison Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.0).
- •Whittier Elem School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 360.
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 Madison Elem School better than Whittier Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elem School ranks higher (68.7 vs 64.6 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 Madison Elem School and Whittier Elem School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Wheaton and Wheaton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Elem School: 360. Whittier Elem School: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Elem School and Whittier Elem School rank in Illinois?
Madison Elem School is 316th of 2,303 and Whittier Elem School is 419th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).