Crab Orchard Elementary School vs Jefferson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crab Orchard Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
323 students
Jefferson Elem School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
| Measure | Crab Orchard Elementary School Marion, Illinois | Jefferson Elem School Marion, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1282 of 2,303 | #1165 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #35373 of 50,301 | #33295 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 323 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 52.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 32% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 34.8).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Crab Orchard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 52.1%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.4).
- •Jefferson Elem School is the larger school with 376 students compared with 323.
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 Crab Orchard Elementary School better than Jefferson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elem School ranks higher (38.0 vs 34.8 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 Crab Orchard Elementary School and Jefferson Elem School?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crab Orchard Elementary School: 323. Jefferson Elem School: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crab Orchard Elementary School and Jefferson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Crab Orchard Elementary School is 1282nd of 2,303 and Jefferson Elem School is 1165th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).