Central Jr High School vs LaSalle Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Jr High School
East Peoria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
434 students
LaSalle Elem School
Creve Coeur · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
262 students
| Measure | Central Jr High School East Peoria, Illinois | LaSalle Elem School Creve Coeur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #359 of 670 | #1889 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #9525 of 15,369 | #45162 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 434 | 262 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 262 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 7.5% |
| city | East Peoria | Creve Coeur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 19.5).
- •Central Jr High School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 7.5%).
- •Central Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 2.5%).
- •Central Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 78.6%).
- •Central Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.9).
- •Central Jr High School is the larger school with 434 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 Central Jr High School better than LaSalle Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Jr High School ranks higher (41.3 vs 19.5 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 Jr High School and LaSalle Elem School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between East Peoria and Creve Coeur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Jr High School: 434. LaSalle Elem School: 262. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Jr High School and LaSalle Elem School rank in Illinois?
Central Jr High School is 359th of 670 and LaSalle Elem School is 1889th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).