Oakdale Elem School vs Parsons Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 294 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakdale Elem School
Waukegan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
505 students
Parsons Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–6
505 students
| Measure | Oakdale Elem School Waukegan, Illinois | Parsons Elementary School Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2078 of 2,303 | #2220 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47361 of 50,301 | #49104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 505 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.5% | 89.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 7.5% |
| city | Waukegan | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakdale Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.6 vs 11.3).
- •Oakdale Elem School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 7.5%).
- •Oakdale Elem School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 12%).
- •Oakdale Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.5% vs 89.5%).
- •Parsons Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.7).
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 Oakdale Elem School better than Parsons Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Oakdale Elem School ranks higher (15.6 vs 11.3 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 Oakdale Elem School and Parsons Elementary School?
About 294 km in a straight line, between Waukegan and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakdale Elem School: 505. Parsons Elementary School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakdale Elem School and Parsons Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Oakdale Elem School is 2078th of 2,303 and Parsons Elementary School is 2220th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).