Cortland Elementary School vs Founders Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cortland Elementary School
Cortland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
523 students
Founders Elementary School
Dekalb · Public elementary · Grades K–5
565 students
| Measure | Cortland Elementary School Cortland, Illinois | Founders Elementary School Dekalb, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1538 of 2,303 | #2026 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #39905 of 50,301 | #46761 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 523 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 78.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 9% |
| city | Cortland | Dekalb |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cortland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.8 vs 16.7).
- •Cortland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 9%).
- •Cortland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •Cortland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.1% vs 78.1%).
- •Cortland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.9).
- •Founders Elementary School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 523.
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 Cortland Elementary School better than Founders Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cortland Elementary School ranks higher (27.8 vs 16.7 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 Cortland Elementary School and Founders Elementary School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Cortland and Dekalb in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cortland Elementary School: 523. Founders Elementary School: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cortland Elementary School and Founders Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Cortland Elementary School is 1538th of 2,303 and Founders Elementary School is 2026th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).