Serena Hills Elem School vs Winston Churchill School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Serena Hills Elem School
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
305 students
Winston Churchill School
Homewood · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
572 students
| Measure | Serena Hills Elem School Chicago Heights, Illinois | Winston Churchill School Homewood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1095 of 2,303 | #1154 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #31693 of 50,301 | #33188 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 305 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.8% | 49.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Chicago Heights | Homewood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Serena Hills Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 38.2).
- •Serena Hills Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Winston Churchill School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.3% vs 73.8%).
- •Serena Hills Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.0).
- •Winston Churchill School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 305.
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 Serena Hills Elem School better than Winston Churchill School?
On the Success Index (US), Serena Hills Elem School ranks higher (40.4 vs 38.2 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 Serena Hills Elem School and Winston Churchill School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago Heights and Homewood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Serena Hills Elem School: 305. Winston Churchill School: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Serena Hills Elem School and Winston Churchill School rank in Illinois?
Serena Hills Elem School is 1095th of 2,303 and Winston Churchill School is 1154th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).