Century Oaks Elem School vs McKinley Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Century Oaks Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
542 students
McKinley Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades K–6
395 students
| Measure | Century Oaks Elem School Elgin, Illinois | McKinley Elem School Elgin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2167 of 2,303 | #2087 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #48411 of 50,301 | #47496 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 542 | 395 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 395 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 77.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 15% |
| city | Elgin | Elgin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.3 vs 13.2).
- •McKinley Elem School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 12%).
- •Century Oaks Elem School does better on reading proficiency (11% vs 10%).
- •Century Oaks Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74% vs 77.5%).
- •McKinley Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.1).
- •Century Oaks Elem School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 395.
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 Century Oaks Elem School better than McKinley Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elem School ranks higher (15.3 vs 13.2 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 Century Oaks Elem School and McKinley Elem School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Elgin and Elgin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Century Oaks Elem School: 542. McKinley Elem School: 395. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Century Oaks Elem School and McKinley Elem School rank in Illinois?
Century Oaks Elem School is 2167th of 2,303 and McKinley Elem School is 2087th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).