Dirksen Elementary School vs Jefferson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dirksen Elementary School
Pekin · Public elementary · Grades K–3
165 students
Jefferson Elem School
Pekin · Public elementary · Grades K–3
290 students
| Measure | Dirksen Elementary School Pekin, Illinois | Jefferson Elem School Pekin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1707 of 2,303 | #2035 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #42486 of 50,301 | #46918 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 165 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 165 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 73.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 7.5% |
| city | Pekin | Pekin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dirksen Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 16.4).
- •Dirksen Elementary School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 7.5%).
- •Dirksen Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 12%).
- •Dirksen Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.7% vs 73.4%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.5).
- •Jefferson Elem School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 165.
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 Dirksen Elementary School better than Jefferson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Dirksen Elementary School ranks higher (23.7 vs 16.4 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 Dirksen Elementary School and Jefferson Elem School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pekin and Pekin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dirksen Elementary School: 165. Jefferson Elem School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dirksen Elementary School and Jefferson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Dirksen Elementary School is 1707th of 2,303 and Jefferson Elem School is 2035th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).