Dirksen Elementary School vs Washington Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 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
Washington Intermediate School
Pekin · Public middle · Grades 4–6
428 students
| Measure | Dirksen Elementary School Pekin, Illinois | Washington Intermediate School Pekin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1707 of 2,303 | #542 of 670 |
| National rank | #42486 of 50,301 | #12903 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 165 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 165 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 64.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 16% |
| city | Pekin | Pekin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.8 vs 23.7).
- •Washington Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (16% vs 15%).
- •Dirksen Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 25%).
- •Washington Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.7% vs 72.7%).
- •Washington Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.5).
- •Washington Intermediate School is the larger school with 428 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 Washington Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Intermediate School ranks higher (24.8 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 Washington Intermediate School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Pekin and Pekin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dirksen Elementary School: 165. Washington Intermediate School: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dirksen Elementary School and Washington Intermediate School rank in Illinois?
Dirksen Elementary School is 1707th of 2,303 and Washington Intermediate School is 542nd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).