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Carlock Elem School vs McDowell Elem School

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 182 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureCarlock Elem School
Carlock, Illinois
McDowell Elem School
Chicago, Illinois
Success Index (US)
59
Top 50%
42
Lower 50%
State rank#554 of 2,303#1071 of 2,303
National rank#18969 of 50,301#30888 of 50,301
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“5Grades PKโ€“5
Students111112
Enrollment111112
Free/reduced-price lunch35.1%79.5%
Students per teacher13.914.0
Reading proficiency54.5%52%
Math proficiency44.5%37%
cityCarlockChicago
stateIllinoisIllinois
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The verdict

  • โ€ขCarlock Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 41.6).
  • โ€ขCarlock Elem School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 37%).
  • โ€ขCarlock Elem School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 52%).
  • โ€ขCarlock Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 79.5%).
  • โ€ขCarlock Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.0).
  • โ€ขMcDowell Elem School is the larger school with 112 students compared with 111.

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 Carlock Elem School better than McDowell Elem School?

On the Success Index (US), Carlock Elem School ranks higher (58.8 vs 41.6 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 Carlock Elem School and McDowell Elem School?

About 182 km in a straight line, between Carlock and Chicago in Illinois.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Carlock Elem School: 111. McDowell Elem School: 112. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Carlock Elem School and McDowell Elem School rank in Illinois?

Carlock Elem School is 554th of 2,303 and McDowell Elem School is 1071st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).