Fairview Elem School vs Prairieland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Elem School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
280 students
Prairieland Elementary School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students
| Measure | Fairview Elem School Normal, Illinois | Prairieland Elementary School Normal, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #926 of 2,303 | #386 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #27605 of 50,301 | #14198 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 280 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 22.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 62% |
| city | Normal | Normal |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairieland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 46.4).
- •Prairieland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Prairieland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 42%).
- •Prairieland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.2% vs 54.6%).
- •Prairieland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.5).
- •Prairieland Elementary School is the larger school with 450 students compared with 280.
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 Fairview Elem School better than Prairieland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairieland Elementary School ranks higher (65.9 vs 46.4 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 Fairview Elem School and Prairieland Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Normal and Normal in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Elem School: 280. Prairieland Elementary School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Elem School and Prairieland Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Fairview Elem School is 926th of 2,303 and Prairieland Elementary School is 386th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).