Dunbar Elem School vs SIU Charter Sch of East St Louis
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.0 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
SIU Charter Sch of East St Louis
East Saint Louis · Charter high · Grades 9–12
99 students
| Measure | Dunbar Elem School East Saint Louis, Illinois | SIU Charter Sch of East St Louis East Saint Louis, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2132 of 2,303 | #667 of 691 |
| National rank | #47955 of 50,301 | #16705 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 327 | 99 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 99 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 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 8.5).
- •Dunbar Elem School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Dunbar Elem School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Dunbar Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.5).
- •Dunbar Elem School is the larger school with 327 students compared with 99.
- •Dunbar Elem School is a public school while SIU Charter Sch of East St Louis is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 SIU Charter Sch of East St Louis?
On the Success Index (US), Dunbar Elem School ranks higher (14.3 vs 8.5 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 SIU Charter Sch of East St Louis?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between East Saint Louis and East Saint Louis in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Elem School: 327. SIU Charter Sch of East St Louis: 99. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Elem School and SIU Charter Sch of East St Louis rank in Illinois?
Dunbar Elem School is 2132nd of 2,303 and SIU Charter Sch of East St Louis is 667th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).