Edison Elementary School vs West Prairie South Elementary Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edison Elementary School
Macomb · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
397 students
West Prairie South Elementary Sch
Colchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
182 students
| Measure | Edison Elementary School Macomb, Illinois | West Prairie South Elementary Sch Colchester, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1298 of 2,303 | #1184 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #35696 of 50,301 | #33561 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 397 | 182 |
| Enrollment | 397 | 182 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64% | 46.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 27% |
| city | Macomb | Colchester |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Prairie South Elementary Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 34.3).
- •West Prairie South Elementary Sch does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Edison Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •West Prairie South Elementary Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.7% vs 64%).
- •West Prairie South Elementary Sch does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.4).
- •Edison Elementary School is the larger school with 397 students compared with 182.
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 Edison Elementary School better than West Prairie South Elementary Sch?
On the Success Index (US), West Prairie South Elementary Sch ranks higher (37.7 vs 34.3 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 Edison Elementary School and West Prairie South Elementary Sch?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Macomb and Colchester in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edison Elementary School: 397. West Prairie South Elementary Sch: 182. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edison Elementary School and West Prairie South Elementary Sch rank in Illinois?
Edison Elementary School is 1298th of 2,303 and West Prairie South Elementary Sch is 1184th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).