Childs Elem School vs Gordon School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Childs Elem School
Robbins · Public elementary · Grades K–3
149 students
Gordon School
Posen · Public elementary · Grades K–3
312 students
| Measure | Childs Elem School Robbins, Illinois | Gordon School Posen, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1441 of 2,303 | #1612 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #37998 of 50,301 | #41205 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 149 | 312 |
| Enrollment | 149 | 312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 88.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 27% |
| city | Robbins | Posen |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Childs Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 25.8).
- •Childs Elem School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 27%).
- •Gordon School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 24.5%).
- •Childs Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.2% vs 88.5%).
- •Gordon School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.6).
- •Gordon School is the larger school with 312 students compared with 149.
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 Childs Elem School better than Gordon School?
On the Success Index (US), Childs Elem School ranks higher (30.8 vs 25.8 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 Childs Elem School and Gordon School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Robbins and Posen in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Childs Elem School: 149. Gordon School: 312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Childs Elem School and Gordon School rank in Illinois?
Childs Elem School is 1441st of 2,303 and Gordon School is 1612th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).