21st Century Primary Center vs Talala Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
21st Century Primary Center
Park Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–3
152 students
Talala Elementary School
Park Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–5
305 students
| Measure | 21st Century Primary Center Park Forest, Illinois | Talala Elementary School Park Forest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1759 of 2,303 | #2133 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #43424 of 50,301 | #47981 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 152 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 152 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.6% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 17% |
| city | Park Forest | Park Forest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •21st Century Primary Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.2 vs 14.3).
- •Talala Elementary School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •21st Century Primary Center does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 17%).
- •21st Century Primary Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.6% vs 85.2%).
- •21st Century Primary Center does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 16.1).
- •Talala Elementary School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 152.
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 21st Century Primary Center better than Talala Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), 21st Century Primary Center ranks higher (22.2 vs 14.3 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 21st Century Primary Center and Talala Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Park Forest and Park Forest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
21st Century Primary Center: 152. Talala Elementary School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do 21st Century Primary Center and Talala Elementary School rank in Illinois?
21st Century Primary Center is 1759th of 2,303 and Talala Elementary School is 2133rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).