McCleery Elem School vs Oliver W Holmes Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 47 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McCleery Elem School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
513 students
Oliver W Holmes Elem School
Oak Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
513 students
| Measure | McCleery Elem School Aurora, Illinois | Oliver W Holmes Elem School Oak Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1519 of 2,303 | #397 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #39532 of 50,301 | #14478 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 513 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 25.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 55% |
| city | Aurora | Oak Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oliver W Holmes Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 28.5).
- •Oliver W Holmes Elem School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 20%).
- •Oliver W Holmes Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 19%).
- •Oliver W Holmes Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 54.8%).
- •Oliver W Holmes Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.2).
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 McCleery Elem School better than Oliver W Holmes Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Oliver W Holmes Elem School ranks higher (65.5 vs 28.5 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 McCleery Elem School and Oliver W Holmes Elem School?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Oak Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCleery Elem School: 513. Oliver W Holmes Elem School: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCleery Elem School and Oliver W Holmes Elem School rank in Illinois?
McCleery Elem School is 1519th of 2,303 and Oliver W Holmes Elem School is 397th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).