North Barrington Elem School vs Spencer Loomis Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Barrington Elem School
North Barrington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
Spencer Loomis Elementary School
Hawthorn Woods · Public elementary · Grades K–5
516 students
| Measure | North Barrington Elem School North Barrington, Illinois | Spencer Loomis Elementary School Hawthorn Woods, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 2,303 | #354 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #4224 of 50,301 | #13325 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 432 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.6% | 8.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 59% |
| city | North Barrington | Hawthorn Woods |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Barrington Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 67.2).
- •Spencer Loomis Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 58%).
- •North Barrington Elem School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 52%).
- •Spencer Loomis Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 10.6%).
- •North Barrington Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.1).
- •Spencer Loomis Elementary School is the larger school with 516 students compared with 432.
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 North Barrington Elem School better than Spencer Loomis Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), North Barrington Elem School ranks higher (81.4 vs 67.2 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 North Barrington Elem School and Spencer Loomis Elementary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between North Barrington and Hawthorn Woods in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Barrington Elem School: 432. Spencer Loomis Elementary School: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Barrington Elem School and Spencer Loomis Elementary School rank in Illinois?
North Barrington Elem School is 89th of 2,303 and Spencer Loomis Elementary School is 354th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).