Dunbar Elem School vs Maplewood Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 4.1 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
Maplewood Elem School
Cahokia · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
290 students
| Measure | Dunbar Elem School East Saint Louis, Illinois | Maplewood Elem School Cahokia, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2132 of 2,303 | #2162 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47955 of 50,301 | #48258 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 327 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 84.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 10% |
| city | East Saint Louis | Cahokia |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (14.3 vs 13.6).
- •Dunbar Elem School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •Dunbar Elem School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •Maplewood Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.5% vs 100%).
- •Dunbar Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.3).
- •Dunbar Elem School is the larger school with 327 students compared with 290.
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 Maplewood Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Dunbar Elem School and Maplewood Elem School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between East Saint Louis and Cahokia in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Elem School: 327. Maplewood Elem School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Elem School and Maplewood Elem School rank in Illinois?
Dunbar Elem School is 2132nd of 2,303 and Maplewood Elem School is 2162nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).