Elizabeth Graham Elem School vs U S Grant Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elizabeth Graham Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
241 students
U S Grant Middle School
Springfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
498 students
| Measure | Elizabeth Graham Elem School Springfield, Illinois | U S Grant Middle School Springfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1643 of 2,303 | #566 of 670 |
| National rank | #41635 of 50,301 | #13239 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 241 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.7% | 72.1% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 10% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elizabeth Graham Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.1 vs 23.0).
- •Elizabeth Graham Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •U S Grant Middle School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •U S Grant Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.1% vs 74.7%).
- •Elizabeth Graham Elem School does better on students per teacher (6.0 vs 11.1).
- •U S Grant Middle School is the larger school with 498 students compared with 241.
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 Elizabeth Graham Elem School better than U S Grant Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Elizabeth Graham Elem School ranks higher (25.1 vs 23.0 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 Elizabeth Graham Elem School and U S Grant Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elizabeth Graham Elem School: 241. U S Grant Middle School: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elizabeth Graham Elem School and U S Grant Middle School rank in Illinois?
Elizabeth Graham Elem School is 1643rd of 2,303 and U S Grant Middle School is 566th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).