Channing Memorial Elem School vs Ellis Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 542 m 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
Ellis Middle School
Elgin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
496 students
| Measure | Channing Memorial Elem School Elgin, Illinois | Ellis Middle School Elgin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2007 of 2,303 | #567 of 670 |
| National rank | #46585 of 50,301 | #13267 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 491 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 72.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 15% |
| city | Elgin | Elgin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ellis Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.8 vs 17.0).
- •Channing Memorial Elem School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 15%).
- •Ellis Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.4% vs 83.5%).
- •Ellis Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.3).
- •Ellis Middle School is the larger school with 496 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 Ellis Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ellis Middle School ranks higher (22.8 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 Ellis Middle School?
About 542 m in a straight line, between Elgin and Elgin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Channing Memorial Elem School: 491. Ellis Middle School: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Channing Memorial Elem School and Ellis Middle School rank in Illinois?
Channing Memorial Elem School is 2007th of 2,303 and Ellis Middle School is 567th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).