Anna McDonald Elem School vs Nelson Prairie School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anna McDonald Elem School
Manhattan · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
434 students
Nelson Prairie School
New Lenox · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
388 students
| Measure | Anna McDonald Elem School Manhattan, Illinois | Nelson Prairie School New Lenox, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #407 of 2,303 | #353 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14694 of 50,301 | #13304 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 434 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 13.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 67% |
| city | Manhattan | New Lenox |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nelson Prairie School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 65.1).
- •Nelson Prairie School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 50%).
- •Anna McDonald Elem School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Nelson Prairie School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.7% vs 18.4%).
- •Anna McDonald Elem School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.5).
- •Anna McDonald Elem School is the larger school with 434 students compared with 388.
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 Anna McDonald Elem School better than Nelson Prairie School?
On the Success Index (US), Nelson Prairie School ranks higher (67.2 vs 65.1 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 Anna McDonald Elem School and Nelson Prairie School?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Manhattan and New Lenox in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anna McDonald Elem School: 434. Nelson Prairie School: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anna McDonald Elem School and Nelson Prairie School rank in Illinois?
Anna McDonald Elem School is 407th of 2,303 and Nelson Prairie School is 353rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).