Amboy Central Elem School vs Parkside Elem Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 145 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
Parkside Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
283 students
| Measure | Amboy Central Elem School Amboy, Illinois | Parkside Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1248 of 2,303 | #2094 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #34795 of 50,301 | #47547 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% | 88.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 7.5% |
| city | Amboy | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Amboy Central Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.7 vs 15.2).
- •Amboy Central Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Amboy Central Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 7.5%).
- •Amboy Central Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.1% vs 88.3%).
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 Parkside Elem Community Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Amboy Central Elem School ranks higher (35.7 vs 15.2 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 Parkside Elem Community Academy?
About 145 km in a straight line, between Amboy and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Amboy Central Elem School: 283. Parkside Elem Community Academy: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Amboy Central Elem School and Parkside Elem Community Academy rank in Illinois?
Amboy Central Elem School is 1248th of 2,303 and Parkside Elem Community Academy is 2094th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).