Roy De Shane Elementary School vs Western Trails Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 677 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roy De Shane Elementary School
Carol Stream · Public elementary · Grades K–5
185 students
Western Trails Elem School
Carol Stream · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students
| Measure | Roy De Shane Elementary School Carol Stream, Illinois | Western Trails Elem School Carol Stream, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #705 of 2,303 | #648 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #22525 of 50,301 | #21209 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 185 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 185 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.6% | 56.9% |
| Students per teacher | 6.9 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Carol Stream | Carol Stream |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Trails Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 53.8).
- •Roy De Shane Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Western Trails Elem School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Roy De Shane Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.6% vs 56.9%).
- •Roy De Shane Elementary School does better on students per teacher (6.9 vs 11.0).
- •Western Trails Elem School is the larger school with 320 students compared with 185.
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 Roy De Shane Elementary School better than Western Trails Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Western Trails Elem School ranks higher (55.7 vs 53.8 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 Roy De Shane Elementary School and Western Trails Elem School?
About 677 m in a straight line, between Carol Stream and Carol Stream in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Roy De Shane Elementary School: 185. Western Trails Elem School: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Roy De Shane Elementary School and Western Trails Elem School rank in Illinois?
Roy De Shane Elementary School is 705th of 2,303 and Western Trails Elem School is 648th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).