Dennis Lab School vs Hope Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dennis Lab School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–8
579 students
Hope Academy
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–8
501 students
| Measure | Dennis Lab School Decatur, Illinois | Hope Academy Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2134 of 2,303 | #2190 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47995 of 50,301 | #48679 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 579 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 4% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 0.5% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dennis Lab School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.2 vs 12.5).
- •Dennis Lab School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 0.5%).
- •Dennis Lab School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 4%).
- •Dennis Lab School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 93.8%).
- •Hope Academy does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.5).
- •Dennis Lab School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 501.
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 Dennis Lab School better than Hope Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Dennis Lab School ranks higher (14.2 vs 12.5 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 Dennis Lab School and Hope Academy?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dennis Lab School: 579. Hope Academy: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dennis Lab School and Hope Academy rank in Illinois?
Dennis Lab School is 2134th of 2,303 and Hope Academy is 2190th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).