Dirksen Elementary School vs Scott Altman Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.6 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
Scott Altman Primary School
Pekin · Public elementary · Grades K–3
189 students
| Measure | Dirksen Elementary School Pekin, Illinois | Scott Altman Primary School Pekin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1707 of 2,303 | #693 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #42486 of 50,301 | #22252 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 165 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 165 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 54.5% |
| city | Pekin | Pekin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scott Altman Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.2 vs 23.7).
- •Scott Altman Primary School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 15%).
- •Scott Altman Primary School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Scott Altman Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.7% vs 72.7%).
- •Dirksen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.9).
- •Scott Altman Primary School is the larger school with 189 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 Scott Altman Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Scott Altman Primary School ranks higher (54.2 vs 23.7 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 Scott Altman Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Pekin and Pekin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dirksen Elementary School: 165. Scott Altman Primary School: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dirksen Elementary School and Scott Altman Primary School rank in Illinois?
Dirksen Elementary School is 1707th of 2,303 and Scott Altman Primary School is 693rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).