Carol Moseley Braun School vs Diekman Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carol Moseley Braun School
Calumet City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
264 students
Diekman Elem School
Dolton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
227 students
| Measure | Carol Moseley Braun School Calumet City, Illinois | Diekman Elem School Dolton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2286 of 2,303 | #2295 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49941 of 50,301 | #50054 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 264 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 7.5% |
| city | Calumet City | Dolton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (7.6 vs 6.7).
- •Carol Moseley Braun School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 7.5%).
- •Carol Moseley Braun School does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 7.5%).
- •Diekman Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.8% vs 100%).
- •Carol Moseley Braun School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.9).
- •Carol Moseley Braun School is the larger school with 264 students compared with 227.
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 Carol Moseley Braun School better than Diekman 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 Carol Moseley Braun School and Diekman Elem School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Calumet City and Dolton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carol Moseley Braun School: 264. Diekman Elem School: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carol Moseley Braun School and Diekman Elem School rank in Illinois?
Carol Moseley Braun School is 2286th of 2,303 and Diekman Elem School is 2295th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).