East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch vs Jefferson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch
Rock Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
214 students
Jefferson Elem School
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
450 students
| Measure | East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch Rock Falls, Illinois | Jefferson Elem School Sterling, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1125 of 2,303 | #1054 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #32472 of 50,301 | #30421 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 214 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 69.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Rock Falls | Sterling |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.3 vs 39.2).
- •East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 69.6%).
- •East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.0).
- •Jefferson Elem School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 214.
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 East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch better than Jefferson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elem School ranks higher (42.3 vs 39.2 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 East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch and Jefferson Elem School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Rock Falls and Sterling in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch: 214. Jefferson Elem School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch and Jefferson Elem School rank in Illinois?
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch is 1125th of 2,303 and Jefferson Elem School is 1054th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).