Centennial Elem School vs J B Nelson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 90 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Elem School
Streator · Public elementary · Grades K–4
482 students
J B Nelson Elem School
Batavia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
482 students
| Measure | Centennial Elem School Streator, Illinois | J B Nelson Elem School Batavia, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1939 of 2,303 | #889 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45639 of 50,301 | #26552 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 482 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 41% |
| city | Streator | Batavia |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J B Nelson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 18.7).
- •J B Nelson Elem School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 22%).
- •J B Nelson Elem School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 24%).
- •J B Nelson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 79.3%).
- •Centennial Elem School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 16.6).
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 Centennial Elem School better than J B Nelson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), J B Nelson Elem School ranks higher (47.9 vs 18.7 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 Centennial Elem School and J B Nelson Elem School?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Streator and Batavia in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Elem School: 482. J B Nelson Elem School: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Elem School and J B Nelson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Centennial Elem School is 1939th of 2,303 and J B Nelson Elem School is 889th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).