Dorothy Simon Elem School vs Jean McNair Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorothy Simon Elem School
Winnebago · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
297 students
Jean McNair Elementary School
Winnebago · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
252 students
| Measure | Dorothy Simon Elem School Winnebago, Illinois | Jean McNair Elementary School Winnebago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #298 of 2,303 | #930 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11643 of 50,301 | #27694 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 297 | 252 |
| Enrollment | 297 | 252 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 33.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 34% |
| Math proficiency | – | 34% |
| city | Winnebago | Winnebago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dorothy Simon Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 46.3).
- •Dorothy Simon Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 33.3%).
- •Jean McNair Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.9).
- •Dorothy Simon Elem School is the larger school with 297 students compared with 252.
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 Dorothy Simon Elem School better than Jean McNair Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dorothy Simon Elem School ranks higher (69.5 vs 46.3 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 Dorothy Simon Elem School and Jean McNair Elementary School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Winnebago and Winnebago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorothy Simon Elem School: 297. Jean McNair Elementary School: 252. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorothy Simon Elem School and Jean McNair Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Dorothy Simon Elem School is 298th of 2,303 and Jean McNair Elementary School is 930th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).