Douglas Elem School vs Faraday Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 218 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas Elem School
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
177 students
Faraday Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
178 students
| Measure | Douglas Elem School Clinton, Illinois | Faraday Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #502 of 2,303 | #2104 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #17704 of 50,301 | #47630 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 177 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 177 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.5% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | – | 12% |
| city | Clinton | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 15.0).
- •Douglas Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.5% vs 98.3%).
- •Faraday Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.6).
- •Faraday Elem School is the larger school with 178 students compared with 177.
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 Douglas Elem School better than Faraday Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas Elem School ranks higher (60.7 vs 15.0 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 Douglas Elem School and Faraday Elem School?
About 218 km in a straight line, between Clinton and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas Elem School: 177. Faraday Elem School: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas Elem School and Faraday Elem School rank in Illinois?
Douglas Elem School is 502nd of 2,303 and Faraday Elem School is 2104th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).