Ball Elementary School vs Edwin A Lee Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ball Elementary School
Chatham · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
552 students
Edwin A Lee Elementary School
Springfield · Public other · Grades K–12
204 students
| Measure | Ball Elementary School Chatham, Illinois | Edwin A Lee Elementary School Springfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #863 of 2,303 | – |
| National rank | #25861 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 552 | 204 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 204 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.8% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| city | Chatham | Springfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ball Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Ball Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 12%).
- •Ball Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.8% vs 87.7%).
- •Edwin A Lee Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 18.4).
- •Ball Elementary School is the larger school with 552 students compared with 204.
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 Ball Elementary School better than Edwin A Lee Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ball Elementary School and Edwin A Lee Elementary School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Chatham and Springfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ball Elementary School: 552. Edwin A Lee Elementary School: 204. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ball Elementary School and Edwin A Lee Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Ball Elementary School is 863rd of 2,303 and Edwin A Lee Elementary School is unranked among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).