Dillon Elementary School vs East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dillon Elementary School
Rock Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–2
278 students
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch
Rock Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
214 students
| Measure | Dillon Elementary School Rock Falls, Illinois | East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch Rock Falls, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #992 of 2,303 | #1125 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #29257 of 50,301 | #32472 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 278 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 27% |
| city | Rock Falls | Rock Falls |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dillon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 39.2).
- •East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 78.4%).
- •East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.2).
- •Dillon Elementary School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 214.
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 Dillon Elementary School better than East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Dillon Elementary School ranks higher (44.0 vs 39.2 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 Dillon Elementary School and East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Rock Falls and Rock Falls in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dillon Elementary School: 278. East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dillon Elementary School and East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
Dillon Elementary School is 992nd of 2,303 and East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch is 1125th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).