Douglas Elem School vs Gilson Brown Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 174 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
Gilson Brown Elem School
Godfrey · Public elementary · Grades K–1
176 students
| Measure | Douglas Elem School Clinton, Illinois | Gilson Brown Elem School Godfrey, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #502 of 2,303 | #570 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #17704 of 50,301 | #19430 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades K–1 |
| Students | 177 | 176 |
| Enrollment | 177 | 176 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.5% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Clinton | Godfrey |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.7 vs 58.2).
- •Douglas Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.5% vs 60.2%).
- •Gilson Brown Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.6).
- •Douglas Elem School is the larger school with 177 students compared with 176.
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 Gilson Brown Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas Elem School ranks higher (60.7 vs 58.2 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 Gilson Brown Elem School?
About 174 km in a straight line, between Clinton and Godfrey in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas Elem School: 177. Gilson Brown Elem School: 176. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas Elem School and Gilson Brown Elem School rank in Illinois?
Douglas Elem School is 502nd of 2,303 and Gilson Brown Elem School is 570th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).