Carlinville Primary School vs Jefferson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 190 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlinville Primary School
Carlinville · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
376 students
Jefferson Elem School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
| Measure | Carlinville Primary School Carlinville, Illinois | Jefferson Elem School Marion, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #736 of 2,303 | #1165 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #23159 of 50,301 | #33295 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 376 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 52.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Carlinville | Marion |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carlinville Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 38.0).
- •Carlinville Primary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Carlinville Primary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Carlinville Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.3% vs 52.1%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.9).
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 Carlinville Primary School better than Jefferson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Carlinville Primary School ranks higher (52.8 vs 38.0 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 Carlinville Primary School and Jefferson Elem School?
About 190 km in a straight line, between Carlinville and Marion in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlinville Primary School: 376. Jefferson Elem School: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlinville Primary School and Jefferson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Carlinville Primary School is 736th of 2,303 and Jefferson Elem School is 1165th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).