Carroll Elem School vs Garden Hills Elem 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.
Carroll Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
411 students
Garden Hills Elem School
Champaign · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
411 students
| Measure | Carroll Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Garden Hills Elem School Champaign, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1826 of 2,303 | #2177 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44327 of 50,301 | #48529 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 411 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 7.5% |
| city | Chicago | Champaign |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carroll Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.8 vs 12.9).
- •Carroll Elem School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 7.5%).
- •Carroll Elem School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 7.5%).
- •Garden Hills Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.6% vs 86.1%).
- •Carroll Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.4).
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 Carroll Elem School better than Garden Hills Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Carroll Elem School ranks higher (20.8 vs 12.9 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 Carroll Elem School and Garden Hills Elem School?
About 185 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Champaign in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carroll Elem School: 411. Garden Hills Elem School: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carroll Elem School and Garden Hills Elem School rank in Illinois?
Carroll Elem School is 1826th of 2,303 and Garden Hills Elem School is 2177th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).