South Park Elem School vs Walden Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Park Elem School
Deerfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
424 students
Walden Elem School
Deerfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
445 students
| Measure | South Park Elem School Deerfield, Illinois | Walden Elem School Deerfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #17 of 2,303 | #6 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #926 of 50,301 | #612 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 424 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 79% |
| city | Deerfield | Deerfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walden Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.9 vs 89.4).
- •South Park Elem School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 79%).
- •Walden Elem School does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 76%).
- •Walden Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.1).
- •Walden Elem School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 424.
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 South Park Elem School better than Walden Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Walden Elem School ranks higher (90.9 vs 89.4 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 South Park Elem School and Walden Elem School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Deerfield and Deerfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Park Elem School: 424. Walden Elem School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Park Elem School and Walden Elem School rank in Illinois?
South Park Elem School is 17th of 2,303 and Walden Elem School is 6th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).