Ball Elementary School vs Glenwood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 5.8 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
Glenwood Elementary School
Chatham · Public elementary · Grades K–4
573 students
| Measure | Ball Elementary School Chatham, Illinois | Glenwood Elementary School Chatham, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #863 of 2,303 | #793 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #25861 of 50,301 | #24389 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 552 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.8% | 23.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| city | Chatham | Chatham |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenwood Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 48.9).
- •Ball Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Glenwood Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 43%).
- •Ball Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.8% vs 23.2%).
- •Glenwood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 18.4).
- •Glenwood Elementary School is the larger school with 573 students compared with 552.
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 Glenwood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Glenwood Elementary School ranks higher (51.1 vs 48.9 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 Ball Elementary School and Glenwood Elementary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Chatham and Chatham in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ball Elementary School: 552. Glenwood Elementary School: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ball Elementary School and Glenwood Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Ball Elementary School is 863rd of 2,303 and Glenwood Elementary School is 793rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).