Central City Elem School vs Schiller Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central City Elem School
Centralia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
276 students
Schiller Elem School
Centralia · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
270 students
| Measure | Central City Elem School Centralia, Illinois | Schiller Elem School Centralia, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1564 of 2,303 | #2147 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #40441 of 50,301 | #48081 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 276 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 276 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 24.5% |
| city | Centralia | Centralia |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central City Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.9 vs 14.1).
- •Schiller Elem School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 9%).
- •Central City Elem School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 15%).
- •Central City Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 98.9%).
- •Central City Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.0).
- •Central City Elem School is the larger school with 276 students compared with 270.
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 Central City Elem School better than Schiller Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Central City Elem School ranks higher (26.9 vs 14.1 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 Central City Elem School and Schiller Elem School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Centralia and Centralia in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central City Elem School: 276. Schiller Elem School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central City Elem School and Schiller Elem School rank in Illinois?
Central City Elem School is 1564th of 2,303 and Schiller Elem School is 2147th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).