Balmoral Elem Sch vs Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Balmoral Elem Sch
Crete · Public elementary · Grades K–5
472 students
Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch
University Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
293 students
| Measure | Balmoral Elem Sch Crete, Illinois | Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch University Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1958 of 2,303 | #964 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46043 of 50,301 | #28372 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 472 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 53.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 37% |
| city | Crete | University Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 18.0).
- •Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch does better on math proficiency (37% vs 16%).
- •Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 72.5%).
- •Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.3).
- •Balmoral Elem Sch is the larger school with 472 students compared with 293.
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 Balmoral Elem Sch better than Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch ranks higher (45.3 vs 18.0 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 Balmoral Elem Sch and Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Crete and University Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balmoral Elem Sch: 472. Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balmoral Elem Sch and Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch rank in Illinois?
Balmoral Elem Sch is 1958th of 2,303 and Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch is 964th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).