Norton Creek Elementary School vs Wayne Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norton Creek Elementary School
West Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–5
479 students
Wayne Elem School
Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–6
391 students
| Measure | Norton Creek Elementary School West Chicago, Illinois | Wayne Elem School Wayne, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 2,303 | #817 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6768 of 50,301 | #24860 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 479 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.6% | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 44% |
| city | West Chicago | Wayne |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norton Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 50.5).
- •Norton Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 44%).
- •Norton Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 35%).
- •Norton Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.6% vs 18.2%).
- •Norton Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.0).
- •Norton Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 391.
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 Norton Creek Elementary School better than Wayne Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Norton Creek Elementary School ranks higher (76.9 vs 50.5 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 Norton Creek Elementary School and Wayne Elem School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between West Chicago and Wayne in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norton Creek Elementary School: 479. Wayne Elem School: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norton Creek Elementary School and Wayne Elem School rank in Illinois?
Norton Creek Elementary School is 157th of 2,303 and Wayne Elem School is 817th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).