Crosby Elem Sch vs Nettelhorst Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 95 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crosby Elem Sch
Harvard · Public elementary · Grades K–3
655 students
Nettelhorst Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
653 students
| Measure | Crosby Elem Sch Harvard, Illinois | Nettelhorst Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1553 of 2,303 | #574 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #40138 of 50,301 | #19600 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 655 | 653 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 653 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.3% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 46% |
| city | Harvard | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nettelhorst Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.0 vs 27.4).
- •Nettelhorst Elem School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 17%).
- •Nettelhorst Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Nettelhorst Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 64.3%).
- •Crosby Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.8).
- •Crosby Elem Sch is the larger school with 655 students compared with 653.
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 Crosby Elem Sch better than Nettelhorst Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Nettelhorst Elem School ranks higher (58.0 vs 27.4 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 Crosby Elem Sch and Nettelhorst Elem School?
About 95 km in a straight line, between Harvard and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crosby Elem Sch: 655. Nettelhorst Elem School: 653. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crosby Elem Sch and Nettelhorst Elem School rank in Illinois?
Crosby Elem Sch is 1553rd of 2,303 and Nettelhorst Elem School is 574th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).