Roosevelt Elem School vs Wilson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 953 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roosevelt Elem School
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
353 students
Wilson Elem School
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
160 students
| Measure | Roosevelt Elem School Chicago Heights, Illinois | Wilson Elem School Chicago Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2233 of 2,303 | #2246 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49283 of 50,301 | #49414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 353 | 160 |
| Enrollment | 353 | 160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.9% | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago Heights | Chicago Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (10.7 vs 10.2).
- •Roosevelt Elem School does better on math proficiency (8% vs 2.5%).
- •Wilson Elem School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 13%).
- •Roosevelt Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 99.4%).
- •Roosevelt Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.0).
- •Roosevelt Elem School is the larger school with 353 students compared with 160.
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 Roosevelt Elem School better than Wilson Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Roosevelt Elem School and Wilson Elem School?
About 953 m in a straight line, between Chicago Heights and Chicago Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Roosevelt Elem School: 353. Wilson Elem School: 160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Roosevelt Elem School and Wilson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Roosevelt Elem School is 2233rd of 2,303 and Wilson Elem School is 2246th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).