East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch vs Merrill Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 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
Merrill Elem School
Rock Falls · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
258 students
| Measure | East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch Rock Falls, Illinois | Merrill Elem School Rock Falls, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1125 of 2,303 | #1743 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #32472 of 50,301 | #43089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 214 | 258 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 20% |
| city | Rock Falls | Rock Falls |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.2 vs 22.8).
- •East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 77.9%).
- •East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.6).
- •Merrill Elem School is the larger school with 258 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 Merrill Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch ranks higher (39.2 vs 22.8 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 Merrill Elem School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Rock Falls and Rock Falls in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch: 214. Merrill Elem School: 258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch and Merrill Elem School rank in Illinois?
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch is 1125th of 2,303 and Merrill Elem School is 1743rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).