Fairview Elem School vs Thomas Metcalf School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 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
Thomas Metcalf School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
459 students
| Measure | Fairview Elem School Normal, Illinois | Thomas Metcalf School Normal, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #926 of 2,303 | #18 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #27605 of 50,301 | #1047 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 280 | 459 |
| Enrollment | 280 | 459 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| city | Normal | Normal |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas Metcalf School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.9 vs 46.4).
- •Thomas Metcalf School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Thomas Metcalf School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Thomas Metcalf School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7% vs 54.6%).
- •Thomas Metcalf School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 17.5).
- •Thomas Metcalf School is the larger school with 459 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 Thomas Metcalf School?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas Metcalf School ranks higher (88.9 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 Thomas Metcalf School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Normal and Normal in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Elem School: 280. Thomas Metcalf School: 459. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Elem School and Thomas Metcalf School rank in Illinois?
Fairview Elem School is 926th of 2,303 and Thomas Metcalf School is 18th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).