Colona Grade School vs George O Barr School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colona Grade School
Colona · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
371 students
George O Barr School
Silvis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
405 students
| Measure | Colona Grade School Colona, Illinois | George O Barr School Silvis, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1581 of 2,303 | #1644 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #40697 of 50,301 | #41637 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 371 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 371 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.6% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 13% |
| city | Colona | Silvis |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colona Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 25.1).
- •George O Barr School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •Colona Grade School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 11%).
- •Colona Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.6% vs 67.2%).
- •George O Barr School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.7).
- •George O Barr School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 371.
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 Colona Grade School better than George O Barr School?
On the Success Index (US), Colona Grade School ranks higher (26.5 vs 25.1 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 Colona Grade School and George O Barr School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Colona and Silvis in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colona Grade School: 371. George O Barr School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colona Grade School and George O Barr School rank in Illinois?
Colona Grade School is 1581st of 2,303 and George O Barr School is 1644th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).