Feitshans Elem Sch vs Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Feitshans Elem Sch
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
216 students
| Measure | Feitshans Elem Sch Springfield, Illinois | Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch Springfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1974 of 2,303 | #1737 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46220 of 50,301 | #43024 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 288 | 216 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 22% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.9 vs 17.7).
- •Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.3% vs 84%).
- •Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.5).
- •Feitshans Elem Sch is the larger school with 288 students compared with 216.
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 Feitshans Elem Sch better than Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch ranks higher (22.9 vs 17.7 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 Feitshans Elem Sch and Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Feitshans Elem Sch: 288. Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch: 216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Feitshans Elem Sch and Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
Feitshans Elem Sch is 1974th of 2,303 and Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch is 1737th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).