Dirksen Elementary School vs Wilson Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 138 m 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
Wilson Intermediate School
Pekin · Public middle · Grades 4–6
600 students
| Measure | Dirksen Elementary School Pekin, Illinois | Wilson Intermediate School Pekin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1707 of 2,303 | #622 of 670 |
| National rank | #42486 of 50,301 | #14105 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 165 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 165 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 65.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 9% |
| city | Pekin | Pekin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dirksen Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.7 vs 18.1).
- •Dirksen Elementary School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 9%).
- •Dirksen Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 18%).
- •Wilson Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.5% vs 72.7%).
- •Wilson Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.5).
- •Wilson Intermediate School is the larger school with 600 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 Wilson Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Dirksen Elementary School ranks higher (23.7 vs 18.1 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 Wilson Intermediate School?
About 138 m in a straight line, between Pekin and Pekin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dirksen Elementary School: 165. Wilson Intermediate School: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dirksen Elementary School and Wilson Intermediate School rank in Illinois?
Dirksen Elementary School is 1707th of 2,303 and Wilson Intermediate School is 622nd of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).