Chaney-Monge School vs Taft Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaney-Monge School
Crest Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–8
479 students
Taft Elementary School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
424 students
| Measure | Chaney-Monge School Crest Hill, Illinois | Taft Elementary School Joliet, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2125 of 2,303 | #2263 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47856 of 50,301 | #49650 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 479 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | – | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 19% |
| city | Crest Hill | Joliet |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chaney-Monge School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.5 vs 9.3).
- •Taft Elementary School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 9%).
- •Chaney-Monge School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.5% vs 94.6%).
- •Chaney-Monge School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 424.
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 Chaney-Monge School better than Taft Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Chaney-Monge School ranks higher (14.5 vs 9.3 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 Chaney-Monge School and Taft Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Crest Hill and Joliet in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chaney-Monge School: 479. Taft Elementary School: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chaney-Monge School and Taft Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Chaney-Monge School is 2125th of 2,303 and Taft Elementary School is 2263rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).