Farragut Elem School vs Pershing Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 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
Pershing Elem School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
621 students
| Measure | Farragut Elem School Joliet, Illinois | Pershing Elem School Joliet, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2284 of 2,303 | #2272 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49928 of 50,301 | #49777 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 568 | 621 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 621 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 13% |
| city | Joliet | Joliet |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (7.7 vs 8.7).
- •Pershing Elem School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 5%).
- •Pershing Elem School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 9%).
- •Farragut Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.2% vs 96.1%).
- •Farragut Elem School does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 19.4).
- •Pershing Elem School is the larger school with 621 students compared with 568.
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 Pershing Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Farragut Elem School and Pershing Elem School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Joliet and Joliet in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farragut Elem School: 568. Pershing Elem School: 621. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farragut Elem School and Pershing Elem School rank in Illinois?
Farragut Elem School is 2284th of 2,303 and Pershing Elem School is 2272nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).