Creston Elem School vs Tilton Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 8.7 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
Tilton Elem School
Rochelle · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
288 students
| Measure | Creston Elem School Creston, Illinois | Tilton Elem School Rochelle, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #999 of 2,303 | #1058 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #29316 of 50,301 | #30524 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 76 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 76 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 7.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| city | Creston | Rochelle |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creston Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.9 vs 42.2).
- •Creston Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.1% vs 52.4%).
- •Creston Elem School does better on students per teacher (7.6 vs 13.7).
- •Tilton Elem School is the larger school with 288 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 Tilton Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Creston Elem School ranks higher (43.9 vs 42.2 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 Tilton Elem School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Creston and Rochelle in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creston Elem School: 76. Tilton Elem School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creston Elem School and Tilton Elem School rank in Illinois?
Creston Elem School is 999th of 2,303 and Tilton Elem School is 1058th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).