Melrose Park Elem School vs Willow School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 41 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melrose Park Elem School
Melrose Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
602 students
Willow School
Homewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
603 students
| Measure | Melrose Park Elem School Melrose Park, Illinois | Willow School Homewood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1489 of 2,303 | #309 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #39138 of 50,301 | #11976 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 602 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 602 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 46.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 21% | – |
| city | Melrose Park | Homewood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.1 vs 29.1).
- •Willow School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 54.5%).
- •Willow School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.3).
- •Willow School is the larger school with 603 students compared with 602.
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 Melrose Park Elem School better than Willow School?
On the Success Index (US), Willow School ranks higher (69.1 vs 29.1 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 Melrose Park Elem School and Willow School?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Melrose Park and Homewood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melrose Park Elem School: 602. Willow School: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melrose Park Elem School and Willow School rank in Illinois?
Melrose Park Elem School is 1489th of 2,303 and Willow School is 309th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).