Red Oak Elem School vs Western Barry Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 385 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Red Oak Elem School
Highland Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
225 students
Western Barry Elem
Barry · Public elementary · Grades K–5
225 students
| Measure | Red Oak Elem School Highland Park, Illinois | Western Barry Elem Barry, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #775 of 2,303 | #1472 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #23859 of 50,301 | #38840 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 225 | 225 |
| Enrollment | 225 | 225 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.9% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | Highland Park | Barry |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Red Oak Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 29.6).
- •Red Oak Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Red Oak Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Red Oak Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.9% vs 61.8%).
- •Red Oak Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 12.5).
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 Red Oak Elem School better than Western Barry Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Red Oak Elem School ranks higher (51.9 vs 29.6 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 Red Oak Elem School and Western Barry Elem?
About 385 km in a straight line, between Highland Park and Barry in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Red Oak Elem School: 225. Western Barry Elem: 225. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Red Oak Elem School and Western Barry Elem rank in Illinois?
Red Oak Elem School is 775th of 2,303 and Western Barry Elem is 1472nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).