Columbus East Elem School vs Drexel Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus East Elem School
Cicero · Public middle · Grades 4–6
411 students
Drexel Elem School
Cicero · Public elementary · Grades K–6
396 students
| Measure | Columbus East Elem School Cicero, Illinois | Drexel Elem School Cicero, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #602 of 670 | #1794 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13786 of 15,369 | #43893 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 411 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.7% | 71.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 15% |
| city | Cicero | Cicero |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drexel Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.5 vs 19.9).
- •Columbus East Elem School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 15%).
- •Columbus East Elem School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Drexel Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.2% vs 75.7%).
- •Drexel Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.7).
- •Columbus East Elem School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 396.
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 Columbus East Elem School better than Drexel Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Drexel Elem School ranks higher (21.5 vs 19.9 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 Columbus East Elem School and Drexel Elem School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Cicero and Cicero in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbus East Elem School: 411. Drexel Elem School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbus East Elem School and Drexel Elem School rank in Illinois?
Columbus East Elem School is 602nd of 670 and Drexel Elem School is 1794th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).