Summary:
The city of Stickney, Illinois is home to two elementary schools: Edison Elementary School and Home Elementary School. Both schools serve students from kindergarten through 5th grade and are part of the Lyons School District 103.
Edison Elementary School consistently outperforms Home Elementary School in statewide rankings, placing around the top 50% of Illinois elementary schools. Edison Elementary School also outperforms the district and state averages in English Language Arts and Science proficiency across multiple grade levels. However, Home Elementary School demonstrates stronger 5th-grade performance in English Language Arts, outpacing the district and state averages.
Both schools have a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with Home Elementary School having a higher rate (73.36%) compared to Edison Elementary School (66.99%). Despite similar per-student spending, the schools demonstrate varying levels of academic performance, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and school leadership, may play a significant role in student outcomes.
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