Dr Howard Elem School vs Garden Hills Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr Howard Elem School
Champaign · Public elementary · Grades K–5
426 students
Garden Hills Elem School
Champaign · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
411 students
| Measure | Dr Howard Elem School Champaign, Illinois | Garden Hills Elem School Champaign, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1087 of 2,303 | #2177 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #31443 of 50,301 | #48529 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 426 | 411 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 411 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 78.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 7.5% |
| city | Champaign | Champaign |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr Howard Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 12.9).
- •Dr Howard Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7.5%).
- •Dr Howard Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 7.5%).
- •Dr Howard Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.4% vs 78.6%).
- •Dr Howard Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 16.4).
- •Dr Howard Elem School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 411.
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 Dr Howard Elem School better than Garden Hills Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Dr Howard Elem School ranks higher (40.7 vs 12.9 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 Dr Howard Elem School and Garden Hills Elem School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Champaign and Champaign in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr Howard Elem School: 426. Garden Hills Elem School: 411. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr Howard Elem School and Garden Hills Elem School rank in Illinois?
Dr Howard Elem School is 1087th of 2,303 and Garden Hills Elem School is 2177th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).