Coal City Elem School vs Drake Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 82 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coal City Elem School
Coal City · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
302 students
Drake Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
302 students
| Measure | Coal City Elem School Coal City, Illinois | Drake Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #805 of 2,303 | #2126 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #24592 of 50,301 | #47858 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 302 | 302 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 302 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.4% | 97.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 7.5% |
| city | Coal City | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coal City Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 14.5).
- •Coal City Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7.5%).
- •Coal City Elem School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 12%).
- •Coal City Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 97.7%).
- •Drake Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.4).
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 Elem School better than Drake Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Coal City Elem School ranks higher (50.8 vs 14.5 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 Coal City Elem School and Drake Elem School?
About 82 km in a straight line, between Coal City and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coal City Elem School: 302. Drake Elem School: 302. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coal City Elem School and Drake Elem School rank in Illinois?
Coal City Elem School is 805th of 2,303 and Drake Elem School is 2126th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).