DeSoto Elementary School vs Thomas Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
DeSoto Elementary School
De Soto · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
198 students
Thomas Elementary School
Carbondale · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
400 students
| Measure | DeSoto Elementary School De Soto, Illinois | Thomas Elementary School Carbondale, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1541 of 2,303 | #1764 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #39962 of 50,301 | #43493 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 198 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 198 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | De Soto | Carbondale |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DeSoto Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.7 vs 22.2).
- •DeSoto Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •DeSoto Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 75%).
- •DeSoto Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.8).
- •Thomas Elementary School is the larger school with 400 students compared with 198.
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 DeSoto Elementary School better than Thomas Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), DeSoto Elementary School ranks higher (27.7 vs 22.2 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 DeSoto Elementary School and Thomas Elementary School?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between De Soto and Carbondale in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
DeSoto Elementary School: 198. Thomas Elementary School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do DeSoto Elementary School and Thomas Elementary School rank in Illinois?
DeSoto Elementary School is 1541st of 2,303 and Thomas Elementary School is 1764th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).