Franklin Grove Elem School vs Parsons Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Grove Elem School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–6
461 students
Parsons Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–6
505 students
| Measure | Franklin Grove Elem School Decatur, Illinois | Parsons Elementary School Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2288 of 2,303 | #2220 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49946 of 50,301 | #49104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 461 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 89.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parsons Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.3 vs 7.6).
- •Parsons Elementary School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Parsons Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.5% vs 89.8%).
- •Parsons Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.2).
- •Parsons Elementary School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 461.
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 Franklin Grove Elem School better than Parsons Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Parsons Elementary School ranks higher (11.3 vs 7.6 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 Franklin Grove Elem School and Parsons Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Grove Elem School: 461. Parsons Elementary School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Grove Elem School and Parsons Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Franklin Grove Elem School is 2288th of 2,303 and Parsons Elementary School is 2220th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).