Coal City Early Childhood Center vs Spencer Pointe
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 38 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
Spencer Pointe
New Lenox · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
437 students
| Measure | Coal City Early Childhood Center Coal City, Illinois | Spencer Pointe New Lenox, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #481 of 2,303 | #487 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #17123 of 50,301 | #17314 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 437 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 8.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Coal City | New Lenox |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (61.5 vs 61.3).
- •Spencer Pointe does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 34.3%).
- •Coal City Early Childhood Center does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.2).
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 Spencer Pointe?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Coal City Early Childhood Center and Spencer Pointe?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Coal City and New Lenox in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coal City Early Childhood Center: 437. Spencer Pointe: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coal City Early Childhood Center and Spencer Pointe rank in Illinois?
Coal City Early Childhood Center is 481st of 2,303 and Spencer Pointe is 487th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).