Center Elem School vs Dakota Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center Elem School
Freeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
262 students
Dakota Elementary School
Dakota · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
410 students
| Measure | Center Elem School Freeport, Illinois | Dakota Elementary School Dakota, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #932 of 2,303 | #865 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #27735 of 50,301 | #25942 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 262 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.5% | 35.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 41% |
| city | Freeport | Dakota |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dakota Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 46.2).
- •Center Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Center Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Dakota Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 61.5%).
- •Center Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.8).
- •Dakota Elementary School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 262.
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 Center Elem School better than Dakota Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dakota Elementary School ranks higher (48.8 vs 46.2 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 Center Elem School and Dakota Elementary School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Freeport and Dakota in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center Elem School: 262. Dakota Elementary School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center Elem School and Dakota Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Center Elem School is 932nd of 2,303 and Dakota Elementary School is 865th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).