Center Street Elem School vs North Side Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Center Street Elem School
Fairfield · Public middle · Grades 4–8
296 students
North Side Elem School
Fairfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
321 students
| Measure | Center Street Elem School Fairfield, Illinois | North Side Elem School Fairfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #397 of 670 | #1321 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #10359 of 15,369 | #36059 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 296 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 48.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 34.5% |
| city | Fairfield | Fairfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Center Street Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.5 vs 33.8).
- •North Side Elem School does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 30%).
- •Center Street Elem School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 15%).
- •North Side Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.9% vs 67.2%).
- •Center Street Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.0).
- •North Side Elem School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 296.
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 Street Elem School better than North Side Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Center Street Elem School ranks higher (37.5 vs 33.8 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 Street Elem School and North Side Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fairfield and Fairfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Center Street Elem School: 296. North Side Elem School: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Center Street Elem School and North Side Elem School rank in Illinois?
Center Street Elem School is 397th of 670 and North Side Elem School is 1321st of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).