Big Hollow Elem School vs Raymond Ellis Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 4.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Big Hollow Elem School
Ingleside · Public elementary · Grades 2–4
522 students
Raymond Ellis Elem School
Round Lake Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
617 students
| Measure | Big Hollow Elem School Ingleside, Illinois | Raymond Ellis Elem School Round Lake Beach, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #892 of 2,303 | #1850 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #26642 of 50,301 | #44741 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 522 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 15% |
| city | Ingleside | Round Lake Beach |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Hollow Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 20.2).
- •Big Hollow Elem School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 15%).
- •Big Hollow Elem School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •Big Hollow Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 90.1%).
- •Raymond Ellis Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.7).
- •Raymond Ellis Elem School is the larger school with 617 students compared with 522.
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 Big Hollow Elem School better than Raymond Ellis Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Big Hollow Elem School ranks higher (47.7 vs 20.2 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 Big Hollow Elem School and Raymond Ellis Elem School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Ingleside and Round Lake Beach in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Big Hollow Elem School: 522. Raymond Ellis Elem School: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Big Hollow Elem School and Raymond Ellis Elem School rank in Illinois?
Big Hollow Elem School is 892nd of 2,303 and Raymond Ellis Elem School is 1850th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).