Gordon School vs Kellar School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gordon School
Posen · Public elementary · Grades K–3
312 students
Kellar School
Robbins · Public middle · Grades 6–8
431 students
| Measure | Gordon School Posen, Illinois | Kellar School Robbins, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1612 of 2,303 | #647 of 670 |
| National rank | #41205 of 50,301 | #14831 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 312 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 312 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 10% |
| city | Posen | Robbins |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gordon School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 12.8).
- •Gordon School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •Gordon School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •Kellar School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.4% vs 88.5%).
- •Gordon School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 18.7).
- •Kellar School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 312.
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 Gordon School better than Kellar School?
On the Success Index (US), Gordon School ranks higher (25.8 vs 12.8 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 Gordon School and Kellar School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Posen and Robbins in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gordon School: 312. Kellar School: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gordon School and Kellar School rank in Illinois?
Gordon School is 1612th of 2,303 and Kellar School is 647th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).