Clinton Elem School vs Parsons Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 29 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clinton Elem School
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
506 students
Parsons Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–6
505 students
| Measure | Clinton Elem School Clinton, Illinois | Parsons Elementary School Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #864 of 2,303 | #2220 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #25940 of 50,301 | #49104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 506 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 89.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 7.5% |
| city | Clinton | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clinton Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.8 vs 11.3).
- •Clinton Elem School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 7.5%).
- •Clinton Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Clinton Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 89.5%).
- •Clinton Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.8).
- •Clinton Elem School is the larger school with 506 students compared with 505.
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 Clinton Elem School better than Parsons Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Clinton Elem School ranks higher (48.8 vs 11.3 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 Clinton Elem School and Parsons Elementary School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Clinton and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clinton Elem School: 506. Parsons Elementary School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clinton Elem School and Parsons Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Clinton Elem School is 864th of 2,303 and Parsons Elementary School is 2220th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).