Carruthers Elementary School vs McElvain School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carruthers Elementary School
Murphysboro · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
426 students
McElvain School
Murphysboro · Public other · Grades PK–PK
64 students
| Measure | Carruthers Elementary School Murphysboro, Illinois | McElvain School Murphysboro, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #2045 of 2,303 | – |
| National rank | #47044 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 426 | 64 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 64 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 96.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Murphysboro | Murphysboro |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carruthers Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 96.9%).
- •Carruthers Elementary School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 64.
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 Carruthers Elementary School better than McElvain 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 Carruthers Elementary School and McElvain School?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Murphysboro and Murphysboro in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carruthers Elementary School: 426. McElvain School: 64. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carruthers Elementary School and McElvain School rank in Illinois?
Carruthers Elementary School is 2045th of 2,303 and McElvain School is unranked among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).