Ball Elementary School vs Pawnee Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 9.7 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
Pawnee Grade School
Pawnee · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
325 students
| Measure | Ball Elementary School Chatham, Illinois | Pawnee Grade School Pawnee, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #863 of 2,303 | #727 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #25861 of 50,301 | #22928 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 552 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.8% | 25.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Chatham | Pawnee |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pawnee Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 48.9).
- •Ball Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Ball Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Ball Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.8% vs 25.8%).
- •Pawnee Grade School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 18.4).
- •Ball Elementary School is the larger school with 552 students compared with 325.
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 Pawnee Grade School?
On the Success Index (US), Pawnee Grade School ranks higher (53.2 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 Pawnee Grade School?
About 9.7 km in a straight line, between Chatham and Pawnee in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ball Elementary School: 552. Pawnee Grade School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ball Elementary School and Pawnee Grade School rank in Illinois?
Ball Elementary School is 863rd of 2,303 and Pawnee Grade School is 727th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).