Franklin Grove Elem School vs Sangamon Valley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 8.7 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
Sangamon Valley Primary School
Harristown · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
170 students
| Measure | Franklin Grove Elem School Decatur, Illinois | Sangamon Valley Primary School Harristown, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2288 of 2,303 | #653 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49946 of 50,301 | #21271 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 461 | 170 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 170 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.8% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | – |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | – |
| city | Decatur | Harristown |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sangamon Valley Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 7.6).
- •Sangamon Valley Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 89.8%).
- •Sangamon Valley Primary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 19.2).
- •Franklin Grove Elem School is the larger school with 461 students compared with 170.
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 Sangamon Valley Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sangamon Valley Primary School ranks higher (55.6 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 Sangamon Valley Primary School?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Harristown in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Grove Elem School: 461. Sangamon Valley Primary School: 170. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Grove Elem School and Sangamon Valley Primary School rank in Illinois?
Franklin Grove Elem School is 2288th of 2,303 and Sangamon Valley Primary School is 653rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).