Centennial School vs Dirksen Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 56 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial School
El Paso · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
165 students
Dirksen Elementary School
Pekin · Public elementary · Grades K–3
165 students
| Measure | Centennial School El Paso, Illinois | Dirksen Elementary School Pekin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #421 of 2,303 | #1707 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15094 of 50,301 | #42486 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–4 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 165 | 165 |
| Enrollment | 165 | 165 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.9% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 15% |
| city | El Paso | Pekin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 23.7).
- •Centennial School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 15%).
- •Centennial School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34.5%).
- •Centennial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 72.7%).
- •Centennial School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 16.5).
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 School better than Dirksen Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial School ranks higher (64.5 vs 23.7 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 School and Dirksen Elementary School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between El Paso and Pekin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial School: 165. Dirksen Elementary School: 165. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial School and Dirksen Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Centennial School is 421st of 2,303 and Dirksen Elementary School is 1707th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).