Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch vs Jefferson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 378 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch
University Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
293 students
Jefferson Elem School
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
293 students
| Measure | Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch University Park, Illinois | Jefferson Elem School Belleville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #964 of 2,303 | #1268 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #28372 of 50,301 | #35150 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 293 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 20% |
| city | University Park | Belleville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 35.2).
- •Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch does better on math proficiency (37% vs 20%).
- •Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 70%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.3).
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 Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch better than Jefferson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch ranks higher (45.3 vs 35.2 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 Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch and Jefferson Elem School?
About 378 km in a straight line, between University Park and Belleville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch: 293. Jefferson Elem School: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch and Jefferson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch is 964th of 2,303 and Jefferson Elem School is 1268th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).