Olson Elementary School vs Smith Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 60 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Olson Elementary School
Woodstock ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ5
425 students
Smith Elem School
Aurora ยท Public elementary ยท Grades PKโ5
425 students
| Measure | Olson Elementary School Woodstock, Illinois | Smith Elem School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1192 of 2,303 | #1631 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #33753 of 50,301 | #41483 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades Kโ5 | Grades PKโ5 |
| Students | 425 | 425 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 425 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 60.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 17% |
| city | Woodstock | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขOlson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 25.4).
- โขOlson Elementary School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 17%).
- โขOlson Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- โขOlson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 60.5%).
- โขSmith Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.2).
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 Olson Elementary School better than Smith Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Olson Elementary School ranks higher (37.4 vs 25.4 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 Olson Elementary School and Smith Elem School?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Woodstock and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olson Elementary School: 425. Smith Elem School: 425. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olson Elementary School and Smith Elem School rank in Illinois?
Olson Elementary School is 1192nd of 2,303 and Smith Elem School is 1631st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).