Dr Howard Elem School vs South Side Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 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
South Side Elementary School
Champaign · Public elementary · Grades K–5
307 students
| Measure | Dr Howard Elem School Champaign, Illinois | South Side Elementary School Champaign, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1087 of 2,303 | #798 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #31443 of 50,301 | #24492 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 426 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Champaign | Champaign |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Side Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.0 vs 40.7).
- •South Side Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •South Side Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •South Side Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 66.4%).
- •Dr Howard Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 14.6).
- •Dr Howard Elem School is the larger school with 426 students compared with 307.
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 South Side Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), South Side Elementary School ranks higher (51.0 vs 40.7 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 South Side Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Champaign and Champaign in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr Howard Elem School: 426. South Side Elementary School: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr Howard Elem School and South Side Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Dr Howard Elem School is 1087th of 2,303 and South Side Elementary School is 798th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).