Pleasantdale Elementary School vs Willow Springs Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasantdale Elementary School
La Grange · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
466 students
Willow Springs Elem School
Willow Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
414 students
| Measure | Pleasantdale Elementary School La Grange, Illinois | Willow Springs Elem School Willow Springs, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 2,303 | #1145 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #4790 of 50,301 | #33070 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 466 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 28% |
| city | La Grange | Willow Springs |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasantdale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 38.4).
- •Pleasantdale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 28%).
- •Pleasantdale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Pleasantdale Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17% vs 65.7%).
- •Willow Springs Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 11.9).
- •Pleasantdale Elementary School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 414.
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 Pleasantdale Elementary School better than Willow Springs Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasantdale Elementary School ranks higher (80.4 vs 38.4 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 Pleasantdale Elementary School and Willow Springs Elem School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between La Grange and Willow Springs in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasantdale Elementary School: 466. Willow Springs Elem School: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasantdale Elementary School and Willow Springs Elem School rank in Illinois?
Pleasantdale Elementary School is 102nd of 2,303 and Willow Springs Elem School is 1145th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).