Carl Sandburg Elementary vs Colona Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 185 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl Sandburg Elementary
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
Colona Grade School
Colona · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
371 students
| Measure | Carl Sandburg Elementary Joliet, Illinois | Colona Grade School Colona, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2297 of 2,303 | #1581 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #50060 of 50,301 | #40697 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 371 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 12% |
| city | Joliet | Colona |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colona Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 6.6).
- •Colona Grade School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Colona Grade School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •Colona Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 95.1%).
- •Colona Grade School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 19.5).
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 Elementary better than Colona Grade School?
On the Success Index (US), Colona Grade School ranks higher (26.5 vs 6.6 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 Carl Sandburg Elementary and Colona Grade School?
About 185 km in a straight line, between Joliet and Colona in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Sandburg Elementary: 371. Colona Grade School: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Sandburg Elementary and Colona Grade School rank in Illinois?
Carl Sandburg Elementary is 2297th of 2,303 and Colona Grade School is 1581st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).