Cantrall Elem School vs Sherman Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cantrall Elem School
Cantrall · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
334 students
Sherman Elem School
Sherman · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
552 students
| Measure | Cantrall Elem School Cantrall, Illinois | Sherman Elem School Sherman, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #504 of 2,303 | #142 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #17772 of 50,301 | #6269 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 334 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.3% | 13.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 70% |
| city | Cantrall | Sherman |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherman Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 60.6).
- •Sherman Elem School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 47%).
- •Sherman Elem School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 52%).
- •Sherman Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 35.3%).
- •Cantrall Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.3).
- •Sherman Elem School is the larger school with 552 students compared with 334.
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 Cantrall Elem School better than Sherman Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Sherman Elem School ranks higher (77.8 vs 60.6 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 Cantrall Elem School and Sherman Elem School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Cantrall and Sherman in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cantrall Elem School: 334. Sherman Elem School: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cantrall Elem School and Sherman Elem School rank in Illinois?
Cantrall Elem School is 504th of 2,303 and Sherman Elem School is 142nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).