Clay City Elem School vs Spring Garden Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 66 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay City Elem School
Clay City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
125 students
Spring Garden Elementary School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades K–4
124 students
| Measure | Clay City Elem School Clay City, Illinois | Spring Garden Elementary School Mount Vernon, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1623 of 2,303 | #1555 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #41369 of 50,301 | #40175 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 125 | 124 |
| Enrollment | 125 | 124 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 24.5% |
| city | Clay City | Mount Vernon |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Garden Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.4 vs 25.5).
- •Spring Garden Elementary School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 17%).
- •Spring Garden Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 12%).
- •Clay City Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 65.3%).
- •Clay City Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.4).
- •Clay City Elem School is the larger school with 125 students compared with 124.
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 Clay City Elem School better than Spring Garden Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Garden Elementary School ranks higher (27.4 vs 25.5 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 Clay City Elem School and Spring Garden Elementary School?
About 66 km in a straight line, between Clay City and Mount Vernon in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay City Elem School: 125. Spring Garden Elementary School: 124. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay City Elem School and Spring Garden Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Clay City Elem School is 1623rd of 2,303 and Spring Garden Elementary School is 1555th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).