Columbia Central School vs Crete Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Central School
Steger · Public middle · Grades 5–8
646 students
Crete Elementary School
Crete · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
| Measure | Columbia Central School Steger, Illinois | Crete Elementary School Crete, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #586 of 670 | #1460 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13545 of 15,369 | #38538 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 646 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 646 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 21% |
| city | Steger | Crete |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crete Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.0 vs 21.4).
- •Crete Elementary School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 11%).
- •Crete Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Columbia Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.3% vs 65.4%).
- •Crete Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.6).
- •Columbia Central School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 381.
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 Columbia Central School better than Crete Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Crete Elementary School ranks higher (30.0 vs 21.4 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 Columbia Central School and Crete Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Steger and Crete in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Central School: 646. Crete Elementary School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Central School and Crete Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Columbia Central School is 586th of 670 and Crete Elementary School is 1460th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).