Cotton Creek School vs Prairie Grove Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cotton Creek School
Island Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
580 students
Prairie Grove Elem School
Crystal Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
552 students
| Measure | Cotton Creek School Island Lake, Illinois | Prairie Grove Elem School Crystal Lake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #834 of 2,303 | #270 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #25079 of 50,301 | #10822 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 580 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.4% | 21.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| city | Island Lake | Crystal Lake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Grove Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 50.1).
- •Prairie Grove Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Prairie Grove Elem School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 41%).
- •Prairie Grove Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.9% vs 36.4%).
- •Cotton Creek School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.1).
- •Cotton Creek School is the larger school with 580 students compared with 552.
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 Cotton Creek School better than Prairie Grove Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Grove Elem School ranks higher (70.7 vs 50.1 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 Cotton Creek School and Prairie Grove Elem School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Island Lake and Crystal Lake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cotton Creek School: 580. Prairie Grove Elem School: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cotton Creek School and Prairie Grove Elem School rank in Illinois?
Cotton Creek School is 834th of 2,303 and Prairie Grove Elem School is 270th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).