Carl Sandburg Elementary vs Taft Elementary 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 Elementary
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
371 students
Taft Elementary School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
424 students
| Measure | Carl Sandburg Elementary Joliet, Illinois | Taft Elementary School Joliet, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2297 of 2,303 | #2263 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #50060 of 50,301 | #49650 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 371 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 19% |
| city | Joliet | Joliet |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taft Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (9.3 vs 6.6).
- •Taft Elementary School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 2.5%).
- •Taft Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Taft Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.6% vs 95.1%).
- •Carl Sandburg Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 20.2).
- •Taft Elementary School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 371.
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 Taft Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Taft Elementary School ranks higher (9.3 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 Taft Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Joliet and Joliet in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Sandburg Elementary: 371. Taft Elementary School: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Sandburg Elementary and Taft Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Carl Sandburg Elementary is 2297th of 2,303 and Taft Elementary School is 2263rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).