Carl Sandburg Elem School vs Pleasant Hill Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl Sandburg Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
402 students
Pleasant Hill Elem School
Winfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
583 students
| Measure | Carl Sandburg Elem School Wheaton, Illinois | Pleasant Hill Elem School Winfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #547 of 2,303 | #535 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #18697 of 50,301 | #18492 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 402 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 402 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Wheaton | Winfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (59.2 vs 59.6).
- •Pleasant Hill Elem School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Carl Sandburg Elem School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Carl Sandburg Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.3% vs 40%).
- •Pleasant Hill Elem School is the larger school with 583 students compared with 402.
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 Pleasant Hill Elem 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 Carl Sandburg Elem School and Pleasant Hill Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wheaton and Winfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Sandburg Elem School: 402. Pleasant Hill Elem School: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Sandburg Elem School and Pleasant Hill Elem School rank in Illinois?
Carl Sandburg Elem School is 547th of 2,303 and Pleasant Hill Elem School is 535th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).