Ball Elementary School vs Glenwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.7 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 Middle School
Chatham · Public middle · Grades 7–8
735 students
| Measure | Ball Elementary School Chatham, Illinois | Glenwood Middle School Chatham, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #863 of 2,303 | #256 of 670 |
| National rank | #25861 of 50,301 | #7411 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 552 | 735 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 735 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.8% | 22.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Chatham | Chatham |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenwood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 48.9).
- •Ball Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Glenwood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 43%).
- •Glenwood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.7% vs 22.8%).
- •Glenwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 18.4).
- •Glenwood Middle School is the larger school with 735 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Glenwood Middle 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 Middle School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Chatham and Chatham in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ball Elementary School: 552. Glenwood Middle School: 735. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ball Elementary School and Glenwood Middle School rank in Illinois?
Ball Elementary School is 863rd of 2,303 and Glenwood Middle School is 256th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).