Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch vs Talala Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 4.1 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
Talala Elementary School
Park Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–5
305 students
| Measure | Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch University Park, Illinois | Talala Elementary School Park Forest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #964 of 2,303 | #2133 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #28372 of 50,301 | #47981 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 293 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 85.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| city | University Park | Park Forest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 14.3).
- •Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.2% vs 85.2%).
- •Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.1).
- •Talala Elementary School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 293.
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 Talala Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch ranks higher (45.3 vs 14.3 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 Talala Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between University Park and Park Forest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch: 293. Talala Elementary School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch and Talala Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Coretta Scott King Magnet Sch is 964th of 2,303 and Talala Elementary School is 2133rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).