Orchard Place Elem School vs South Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Place Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
258 students
South Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
253 students
| Measure | Orchard Place Elem School Des Plaines, Illinois | South Elem School Des Plaines, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1033 of 2,303 | #187 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #30047 of 50,301 | #7983 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 258 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 258 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.3% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 67% |
| city | Des Plaines | Des Plaines |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 42.9).
- •South Elem School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •South Elem School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •South Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 66.3%).
- •Orchard Place Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.1 vs 9.4).
- •Orchard Place Elem School is the larger school with 258 students compared with 253.
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 Orchard Place Elem School better than South Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), South Elem School ranks higher (75.0 vs 42.9 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 Orchard Place Elem School and South Elem School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Des Plaines and Des Plaines in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard Place Elem School: 258. South Elem School: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard Place Elem School and South Elem School rank in Illinois?
Orchard Place Elem School is 1033rd of 2,303 and South Elem School is 187th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).