Olson Park Elem School vs Ralston Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Olson Park Elem School
Machesney Park · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
294 students
Ralston Elem School
Machesney Park · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
232 students
| Measure | Olson Park Elem School Machesney Park, Illinois | Ralston Elem School Machesney Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #924 of 2,303 | #1068 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #27497 of 50,301 | #30720 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 294 | 232 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 232 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 45.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Machesney Park | Machesney Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olson Park Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 41.9).
- •Olson Park Elem School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 36%).
- •Ralston Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.3% vs 54.8%).
- •Ralston Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.5).
- •Olson Park Elem School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 232.
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 Park Elem School better than Ralston Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Olson Park Elem School ranks higher (46.6 vs 41.9 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 Park Elem School and Ralston Elem School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Machesney Park and Machesney Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olson Park Elem School: 294. Ralston Elem School: 232. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olson Park Elem School and Ralston Elem School rank in Illinois?
Olson Park Elem School is 924th of 2,303 and Ralston Elem School is 1068th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).