Fairview Elem School vs Lanphier High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairview Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
302 students
Lanphier High School
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,117 students
| Measure | Fairview Elem School Springfield, Illinois | Lanphier High School Springfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1818 of 2,303 | #552 of 691 |
| National rank | #44213 of 50,301 | #15408 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 302 | 1,117 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 1,117 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.5% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 14% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairview Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.0 vs 19.1).
- •Fairview Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 14%).
- •Lanphier High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 79.5%).
- •Fairview Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.3).
- •Lanphier High School is the larger school with 1,117 students compared with 302.
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 Lanphier High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairview Elem School ranks higher (21.0 vs 19.1 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 Lanphier High School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairview Elem School: 302. Lanphier High School: 1,117. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairview Elem School and Lanphier High School rank in Illinois?
Fairview Elem School is 1818th of 2,303 and Lanphier High School is 552nd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).