Meadow Glens Elementary School vs Walnut Trails Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 28 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meadow Glens Elementary School
Naperville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
475 students
Walnut Trails Elem School
Shorewood · Public elementary · Grades K–4
475 students
| Measure | Meadow Glens Elementary School Naperville, Illinois | Walnut Trails Elem School Shorewood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 93 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 2,303 | #401 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #241 of 50,301 | #14620 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 475 | 475 |
| Enrollment | 475 | 475 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.2% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 49% |
| city | Naperville | Shorewood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meadow Glens Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.4 vs 65.3).
- •Meadow Glens Elementary School does better on math proficiency (86% vs 49%).
- •Meadow Glens Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 50%).
- •Meadow Glens Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 20.2%).
- •Walnut Trails 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 Meadow Glens Elementary School better than Walnut Trails Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Meadow Glens Elementary School ranks higher (93.4 vs 65.3 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 Meadow Glens Elementary School and Walnut Trails Elem School?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Naperville and Shorewood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meadow Glens Elementary School: 475. Walnut Trails Elem School: 475. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meadow Glens Elementary School and Walnut Trails Elem School rank in Illinois?
Meadow Glens Elementary School is 2nd of 2,303 and Walnut Trails Elem School is 401st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).