Amboy Central Elem School vs Joplin Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 138 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Amboy Central Elem School
Amboy · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
283 students
Joplin Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
283 students
| Measure | Amboy Central Elem School Amboy, Illinois | Joplin Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1248 of 2,303 | #2003 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #34795 of 50,301 | #46538 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 283 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.1% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 14% |
| city | Amboy | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amboy Central Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.7 vs 17.1).
- •Amboy Central Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 14%).
- •Amboy Central Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 15%).
- •Amboy Central Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 96.1%).
- •Joplin Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.5).
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 Amboy Central Elem School better than Joplin Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Amboy Central Elem School ranks higher (35.7 vs 17.1 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 Amboy Central Elem School and Joplin Elem School?
About 138 km in a straight line, between Amboy and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amboy Central Elem School: 283. Joplin Elem School: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amboy Central Elem School and Joplin Elem School rank in Illinois?
Amboy Central Elem School is 1248th of 2,303 and Joplin Elem School is 2003rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).