Channing Memorial Elem School vs Lowrie Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 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
Lowrie Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades K–6
397 students
| Measure | Channing Memorial Elem School Elgin, Illinois | Lowrie Elem School Elgin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2007 of 2,303 | #2196 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46585 of 50,301 | #48736 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 491 | 397 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 397 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 10% |
| city | Elgin | Elgin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Channing Memorial Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.0 vs 12.4).
- •Channing Memorial Elem School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 10%).
- •Channing Memorial Elem School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 10%).
- •Lowrie Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.8% vs 83.5%).
- •Channing Memorial Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 18.0).
- •Channing Memorial Elem School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 397.
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 Lowrie Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Channing Memorial Elem School ranks higher (17.0 vs 12.4 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 Lowrie Elem School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Elgin and Elgin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Channing Memorial Elem School: 491. Lowrie Elem School: 397. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Channing Memorial Elem School and Lowrie Elem School rank in Illinois?
Channing Memorial Elem School is 2007th of 2,303 and Lowrie Elem School is 2196th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).