Chillicothe Elementary Center vs South Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chillicothe Elementary Center
Chillicothe · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
156 students
South Elementary School
Chillicothe · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
424 students
| Measure | Chillicothe Elementary Center Chillicothe, Illinois | South Elementary School Chillicothe, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #724 of 2,303 | #660 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #22888 of 50,301 | #21548 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 156 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 156 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Chillicothe | Chillicothe |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 53.2).
- •South Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •South Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •South Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 54.5%).
- •Chillicothe Elementary Center does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 17.0).
- •South Elementary School is the larger school with 424 students compared with 156.
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 Chillicothe Elementary Center better than South Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Elementary School ranks higher (55.2 vs 53.2 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 Chillicothe Elementary Center and South Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chillicothe and Chillicothe in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chillicothe Elementary Center: 156. South Elementary School: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chillicothe Elementary Center and South Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Chillicothe Elementary Center is 724th of 2,303 and South Elementary School is 660th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).