Christopher Elem School vs Zeigler-Royalton Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christopher Elem School
Christopher · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
510 students
Zeigler-Royalton Elem School
Mulkeytown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
258 students
| Measure | Christopher Elem School Christopher, Illinois | Zeigler-Royalton Elem School Mulkeytown, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1408 of 2,303 | #1531 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #37401 of 50,301 | #39778 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 510 | 258 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 22% |
| city | Christopher | Mulkeytown |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christopher Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 28.1).
- •Zeigler-Royalton Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Christopher Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Christopher Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 72.5%).
- •Zeigler-Royalton Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.2).
- •Christopher Elem School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 258.
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 Christopher Elem School better than Zeigler-Royalton Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Christopher Elem School ranks higher (31.7 vs 28.1 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 Christopher Elem School and Zeigler-Royalton Elem School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Christopher and Mulkeytown in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher Elem School: 510. Zeigler-Royalton Elem School: 258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher Elem School and Zeigler-Royalton Elem School rank in Illinois?
Christopher Elem School is 1408th of 2,303 and Zeigler-Royalton Elem School is 1531st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).