Cambridge Lakes Charter School vs Howard B Thomas Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Lakes Charter School
Pingree Grove · Charter other · Grades K–12
642 students
Howard B Thomas Grade School
Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
678 students
| Measure | Cambridge Lakes Charter School Pingree Grove, Illinois | Howard B Thomas Grade School Burlington, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #613 of 2,303 |
| National rank | – | #20449 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 642 | 678 |
| Enrollment | 642 | 678 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 45% |
| city | Pingree Grove | Burlington |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard B Thomas Grade School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 36%).
- •Howard B Thomas Grade School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Cambridge Lakes Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 19.3%).
- •Cambridge Lakes Charter School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.4).
- •Howard B Thomas Grade School is the larger school with 678 students compared with 642.
- •Cambridge Lakes Charter School is a charter school while Howard B Thomas Grade School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cambridge Lakes Charter School better than Howard B Thomas Grade School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cambridge Lakes Charter School and Howard B Thomas Grade School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Pingree Grove and Burlington in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge Lakes Charter School: 642. Howard B Thomas Grade School: 678. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge Lakes Charter School and Howard B Thomas Grade School rank in Illinois?
Cambridge Lakes Charter School is unranked and Howard B Thomas Grade School is 613th of 2,303 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).