Balmoral Elem Sch vs Crete Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.9 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
Crete Elementary School
Crete · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
| Measure | Balmoral Elem Sch Crete, Illinois | Crete Elementary School Crete, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1958 of 2,303 | #1460 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46043 of 50,301 | #38538 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 472 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.5% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 21% |
| city | Crete | Crete |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crete Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 18.0).
- •Crete Elementary School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 16%).
- •Crete Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Crete Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.4% vs 72.5%).
- •Crete Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.3).
- •Balmoral Elem Sch is the larger school with 472 students compared with 381.
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 Crete Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Crete Elementary School ranks higher (30.0 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 Crete Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Crete and Crete in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Balmoral Elem Sch: 472. Crete Elementary School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Balmoral Elem Sch and Crete Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Balmoral Elem Sch is 1958th of 2,303 and Crete Elementary School is 1460th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).