Marquette Elem School vs Olson Park Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marquette Elem School
Machesney Park · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
268 students
Olson Park Elem School
Machesney Park · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
294 students
| Measure | Marquette Elem School Machesney Park, Illinois | Olson Park Elem School Machesney Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1548 of 2,303 | #924 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #40037 of 50,301 | #27497 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 268 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Machesney Park | Machesney Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olson Park Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 27.6).
- •Olson Park Elem School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Olson Park Elem School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Olson Park Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 67.2%).
- •Olson Park Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 15.8).
- •Olson Park Elem School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 268.
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 Marquette Elem School better than Olson Park Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Olson Park Elem School ranks higher (46.6 vs 27.6 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 Marquette Elem School and Olson Park Elem School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Machesney Park and Machesney Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marquette Elem School: 268. Olson Park Elem School: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marquette Elem School and Olson Park Elem School rank in Illinois?
Marquette Elem School is 1548th of 2,303 and Olson Park Elem School is 924th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).