Dawn Elser Elementary School vs Pontiac Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dawn Elser Elementary School
O Fallon · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
330 students
Pontiac Jr High School
Fairview Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
212 students
| Measure | Dawn Elser Elementary School O Fallon, Illinois | Pontiac Jr High School Fairview Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1073 of 2,303 | #319 of 670 |
| National rank | #30924 of 50,301 | #8499 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 330 | 212 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.9% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| city | O Fallon | Fairview Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pontiac Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.1 vs 41.5).
- •Pontiac Jr High School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Pontiac Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 32%).
- •Dawn Elser Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 52.4%).
- •Dawn Elser Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.1).
- •Dawn Elser Elementary School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 212.
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 Dawn Elser Elementary School better than Pontiac Jr High School?
On the Success Index (US), Pontiac Jr High School ranks higher (46.1 vs 41.5 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 Dawn Elser Elementary School and Pontiac Jr High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between O Fallon and Fairview Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dawn Elser Elementary School: 330. Pontiac Jr High School: 212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dawn Elser Elementary School and Pontiac Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Dawn Elser Elementary School is 1073rd of 2,303 and Pontiac Jr High School is 319th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).