Anderson Elem School vs Meridian Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 261 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anderson Elem School
Saint Charles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
460 students
Meridian Elem School
Blue Mound · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
| Measure | Anderson Elem School Saint Charles, Illinois | Meridian Elem School Blue Mound, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #666 of 2,303 | #1290 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #21630 of 50,301 | #35519 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 460 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 27% |
| city | Saint Charles | Blue Mound |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anderson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 34.6).
- •Anderson Elem School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Anderson Elem School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Anderson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 48%).
- •Anderson Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.8).
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 Anderson Elem School better than Meridian Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Anderson Elem School ranks higher (55.0 vs 34.6 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 Anderson Elem School and Meridian Elem School?
About 261 km in a straight line, between Saint Charles and Blue Mound in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anderson Elem School: 460. Meridian Elem School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anderson Elem School and Meridian Elem School rank in Illinois?
Anderson Elem School is 666th of 2,303 and Meridian Elem School is 1290th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).