Oakwood Grade School vs Southwest Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakwood Grade School
Oakwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
573 students
Southwest Elem School
Danville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
469 students
| Measure | Oakwood Grade School Oakwood, Illinois | Southwest Elem School Danville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1401 of 2,303 | #1807 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #37297 of 50,301 | #44058 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 573 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 95.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| city | Oakwood | Danville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakwood Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.9 vs 21.3).
- •Southwest Elem School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Southwest Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Oakwood Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 95.5%).
- •Oakwood Grade School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 18.8).
- •Oakwood Grade School is the larger school with 573 students compared with 469.
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 Oakwood Grade School better than Southwest Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Oakwood Grade School ranks higher (31.9 vs 21.3 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 Oakwood Grade School and Southwest Elem School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Oakwood and Danville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakwood Grade School: 573. Southwest Elem School: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakwood Grade School and Southwest Elem School rank in Illinois?
Oakwood Grade School is 1401st of 2,303 and Southwest Elem School is 1807th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).