Altamont Grade School vs W C Petty Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 385 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altamont Grade School
Altamont · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
462 students
W C Petty Elementary School
Antioch · Public elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
| Measure | Altamont Grade School Altamont, Illinois | W C Petty Elementary School Antioch, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1402 of 2,303 | #953 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #37321 of 50,301 | #28210 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 462 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 39% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 46% |
| city | Altamont | Antioch |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •W C Petty Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.6 vs 31.8).
- •W C Petty Elementary School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 21%).
- •W C Petty Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •W C Petty Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39% vs 62.3%).
- •Altamont Grade School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.4).
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 Altamont Grade School better than W C Petty Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), W C Petty Elementary School ranks higher (45.6 vs 31.8 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 Altamont Grade School and W C Petty Elementary School?
About 385 km in a straight line, between Altamont and Antioch in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altamont Grade School: 462. W C Petty Elementary School: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altamont Grade School and W C Petty Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Altamont Grade School is 1402nd of 2,303 and W C Petty Elementary School is 953rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).