Arcola Elementary School vs Dakota Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 317 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcola Elementary School
Arcola · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
410 students
Dakota Elementary School
Dakota · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
410 students
| Measure | Arcola Elementary School Arcola, Illinois | Dakota Elementary School Dakota, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1241 of 2,303 | #865 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #34668 of 50,301 | #25942 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 410 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| city | Arcola | Dakota |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dakota Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 35.9).
- •Dakota Elementary School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Dakota Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Dakota Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 45.9%).
- •Dakota Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.2).
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 Arcola Elementary School better than Dakota Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dakota Elementary School ranks higher (48.8 vs 35.9 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 Arcola Elementary School and Dakota Elementary School?
About 317 km in a straight line, between Arcola and Dakota in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcola Elementary School: 410. Dakota Elementary School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcola Elementary School and Dakota Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Arcola Elementary School is 1241st of 2,303 and Dakota Elementary School is 865th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).