Creston Elem School vs Nettle Creek Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 69 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creston Elem School
Creston · Public elementary · Grades K–8
76 students
Nettle Creek Elem School
Morris · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
77 students
| Measure | Creston Elem School Creston, Illinois | Nettle Creek Elem School Morris, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #999 of 2,303 | #227 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #29316 of 50,301 | #9327 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 76 | 77 |
| Enrollment | 76 | 77 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 3.9% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 7.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | Creston | Morris |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nettle Creek Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 43.9).
- •Nettle Creek Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Nettle Creek Elem School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Nettle Creek Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.9% vs 46.1%).
- •Creston Elem School does better on students per teacher (7.6 vs 7.7).
- •Nettle Creek Elem School is the larger school with 77 students compared with 76.
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 Creston Elem School better than Nettle Creek Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Nettle Creek Elem School ranks higher (72.9 vs 43.9 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 Creston Elem School and Nettle Creek Elem School?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Creston and Morris in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creston Elem School: 76. Nettle Creek Elem School: 77. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creston Elem School and Nettle Creek Elem School rank in Illinois?
Creston Elem School is 999th of 2,303 and Nettle Creek Elem School is 227th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).