Channing Memorial Elem School vs Elgin High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Channing Memorial Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades K–6
491 students
Elgin High School
Elgin · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,576 students
| Measure | Channing Memorial Elem School Elgin, Illinois | Elgin High School Elgin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2007 of 2,303 | #529 of 691 |
| National rank | #46585 of 50,301 | #14957 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 491 | 2,576 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 2,576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 22% |
| city | Elgin | Elgin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elgin High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 17.0).
- •Elgin High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Elgin High School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Elgin High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.1% vs 83.5%).
- •Channing Memorial Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.3).
- •Elgin High School is the larger school with 2,576 students compared with 491.
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 Channing Memorial Elem School better than Elgin High School?
On the Success Index (US), Elgin High School ranks higher (21.9 vs 17.0 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 Channing Memorial Elem School and Elgin High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Elgin and Elgin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Channing Memorial Elem School: 491. Elgin High School: 2,576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Channing Memorial Elem School and Elgin High School rank in Illinois?
Channing Memorial Elem School is 2007th of 2,303 and Elgin High School is 529th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).