Coal City Early Childhood Center vs Coal City Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coal City Early Childhood Center
Coal City · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
437 students
Coal City Elem School
Coal City · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
302 students
| Measure | Coal City Early Childhood Center Coal City, Illinois | Coal City Elem School Coal City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #481 of 2,303 | #805 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #17123 of 50,301 | #24592 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 437 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 34.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 42% |
| city | Coal City | Coal City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coal City Early Childhood Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.5 vs 50.8).
- •Coal City Early Childhood Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 34.4%).
- •Coal City Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.2).
- •Coal City Early Childhood Center is the larger school with 437 students compared with 302.
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 Coal City Early Childhood Center better than Coal City Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Coal City Early Childhood Center ranks higher (61.5 vs 50.8 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 Coal City Early Childhood Center and Coal City Elem School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Coal City and Coal City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coal City Early Childhood Center: 437. Coal City Elem School: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coal City Early Childhood Center and Coal City Elem School rank in Illinois?
Coal City Early Childhood Center is 481st of 2,303 and Coal City Elem School is 805th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).