Mohawk Primary Center vs Neil Armstrong Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mohawk Primary Center
Park Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–3
283 students
Neil Armstrong Elem School
Richton Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
266 students
| Measure | Mohawk Primary Center Park Forest, Illinois | Neil Armstrong Elem School Richton Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1836 of 2,303 | #1123 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44541 of 50,301 | #32420 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 283 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.5% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| city | Park Forest | Richton Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Neil Armstrong Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 20.5).
- •Neil Armstrong Elem School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Neil Armstrong Elem School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Neil Armstrong Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.9% vs 84.5%).
- •Neil Armstrong Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.9).
- •Mohawk Primary Center is the larger school with 283 students compared with 266.
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 Mohawk Primary Center better than Neil Armstrong Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Neil Armstrong Elem School ranks higher (39.3 vs 20.5 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 Mohawk Primary Center and Neil Armstrong Elem School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Park Forest and Richton Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mohawk Primary Center: 283. Neil Armstrong Elem School: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mohawk Primary Center and Neil Armstrong Elem School rank in Illinois?
Mohawk Primary Center is 1836th of 2,303 and Neil Armstrong Elem School is 1123rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).