Dunbar Elem School vs East St Louis Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunbar Elem School
East Saint Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–4
327 students
East St Louis Senior High School
East Saint Louis · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,288 students
| Measure | Dunbar Elem School East Saint Louis, Illinois | East St Louis Senior High School East Saint Louis, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2132 of 2,303 | #668 of 691 |
| National rank | #47955 of 50,301 | #16710 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 327 | 1,288 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 1,288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 0.5% |
| city | East Saint Louis | East Saint Louis |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dunbar Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.3 vs 8.4).
- •Dunbar Elem School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 0.5%).
- •Dunbar Elem School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •East St Louis Senior High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.3% vs 100%).
- •Dunbar Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.5).
- •East St Louis Senior High School is the larger school with 1,288 students compared with 327.
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 Dunbar Elem School better than East St Louis Senior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dunbar Elem School ranks higher (14.3 vs 8.4 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 Dunbar Elem School and East St Louis Senior High School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between East Saint Louis and East Saint Louis in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Elem School: 327. East St Louis Senior High School: 1,288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Elem School and East St Louis Senior High School rank in Illinois?
Dunbar Elem School is 2132nd of 2,303 and East St Louis Senior High School is 668th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).