Farragut Elem School vs M J Cunningham Elem Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farragut Elem School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
568 students
M J Cunningham Elem Sch
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
484 students
| Measure | Farragut Elem School Joliet, Illinois | M J Cunningham Elem Sch Joliet, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2284 of 2,303 | #2197 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49928 of 50,301 | #48737 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 568 | 484 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 484 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 10% |
| city | Joliet | Joliet |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •M J Cunningham Elem Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.4 vs 7.7).
- •M J Cunningham Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (10% vs 5%).
- •M J Cunningham Elem Sch does better on reading proficiency (14% vs 9%).
- •M J Cunningham Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94% vs 94.2%).
- •M J Cunningham Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.2).
- •Farragut Elem School is the larger school with 568 students compared with 484.
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 Farragut Elem School better than M J Cunningham Elem Sch?
On the Success Index (US), M J Cunningham Elem Sch ranks higher (12.4 vs 7.7 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 Farragut Elem School and M J Cunningham Elem Sch?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Joliet and Joliet in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farragut Elem School: 568. M J Cunningham Elem Sch: 484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farragut Elem School and M J Cunningham Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
Farragut Elem School is 2284th of 2,303 and M J Cunningham Elem Sch is 2197th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).