Carl Sandburg Elem School vs Jefferson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl Sandburg Elem School
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
555 students
Jefferson Elem School
Charleston · Public middle · Grades 4–6
698 students
| Measure | Carl Sandburg Elem School Charleston, Illinois | Jefferson Elem School Charleston, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1407 of 2,303 | #564 of 670 |
| National rank | #37398 of 50,301 | #13231 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 555 | 698 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 698 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 51.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 11% |
| city | Charleston | Charleston |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carl Sandburg Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 23.0).
- •Carl Sandburg Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 11%).
- •Carl Sandburg Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.6% vs 54.6%).
- •Carl Sandburg Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.2).
- •Jefferson Elem School is the larger school with 698 students compared with 555.
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 Carl Sandburg Elem School better than Jefferson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Carl Sandburg Elem School ranks higher (31.7 vs 23.0 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 Carl Sandburg Elem School and Jefferson Elem School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Charleston in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Sandburg Elem School: 555. Jefferson Elem School: 698. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Sandburg Elem School and Jefferson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Carl Sandburg Elem School is 1407th of 2,303 and Jefferson Elem School is 564th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).