Dahlgren Elem School vs L E Starke Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 277 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dahlgren Elem School
Dahlgren · Public elementary · Grades K–6
139 students
L E Starke Elem School
Pekin · Public elementary · Grades K–3
139 students
| Measure | Dahlgren Elem School Dahlgren, Illinois | L E Starke Elem School Pekin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #714 of 2,303 | #1437 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #22692 of 50,301 | #37955 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 139 | 139 |
| Enrollment | 139 | 139 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.1% | 62.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 34.5% |
| city | Dahlgren | Pekin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dahlgren Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.5 vs 30.9).
- •Dahlgren Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34.5%).
- •Dahlgren Elem School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 15%).
- •Dahlgren Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 62.6%).
- •L E Starke Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 17.4).
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 Dahlgren Elem School better than L E Starke Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Dahlgren Elem School ranks higher (53.5 vs 30.9 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 Dahlgren Elem School and L E Starke Elem School?
About 277 km in a straight line, between Dahlgren and Pekin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dahlgren Elem School: 139. L E Starke Elem School: 139. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dahlgren Elem School and L E Starke Elem School rank in Illinois?
Dahlgren Elem School is 714th of 2,303 and L E Starke Elem School is 1437th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).