Ball Elementary School vs Eldorado Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 230 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
Eldorado Elem School
Eldorado · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
550 students
| Measure | Ball Elementary School Chatham, Illinois | Eldorado Elem School Eldorado, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #863 of 2,303 | #1688 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #25861 of 50,301 | #42228 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 552 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.8% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 21% |
| city | Chatham | Eldorado |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ball Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 24.1).
- •Ball Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •Ball Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 19%).
- •Ball Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.8% vs 60.4%).
- •Eldorado Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.4).
- •Ball Elementary School is the larger school with 552 students compared with 550.
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 Eldorado Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Ball Elementary School ranks higher (48.9 vs 24.1 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 Ball Elementary School and Eldorado Elem School?
About 230 km in a straight line, between Chatham and Eldorado in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ball Elementary School: 552. Eldorado Elem School: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ball Elementary School and Eldorado Elem School rank in Illinois?
Ball Elementary School is 863rd of 2,303 and Eldorado Elem School is 1688th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).