South Prairie Elementary School vs West Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Prairie Elementary School
Sycamore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
456 students
West Elem School
Sycamore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
270 students
| Measure | South Prairie Elementary School Sycamore, Illinois | West Elem School Sycamore, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1195 of 2,303 | #1088 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #33811 of 50,301 | #31492 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 456 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.4% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Sycamore | Sycamore |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 37.3).
- •South Prairie Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •West Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •South Prairie Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 60%).
- •West Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 16.9).
- •South Prairie Elementary School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 270.
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 Prairie Elementary School better than West Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), West Elem School ranks higher (40.7 vs 37.3 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 Prairie Elementary School and West Elem School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sycamore and Sycamore in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Prairie Elementary School: 456. West Elem School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Prairie Elementary School and West Elem School rank in Illinois?
South Prairie Elementary School is 1195th of 2,303 and West Elem School is 1088th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).