Grove Elementary School vs Prairieland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grove Elementary School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
519 students
Prairieland Elementary School
Normal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students
| Measure | Grove Elementary School Normal, Illinois | Prairieland Elementary School Normal, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #250 of 2,303 | #386 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #10058 of 50,301 | #14198 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 519 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 519 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.6% | 22.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 62% |
| city | Normal | Normal |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grove Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 65.9).
- •Grove Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Grove Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Grove Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 22.2%).
- •Prairieland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.9).
- •Grove Elementary School is the larger school with 519 students compared with 450.
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 Grove Elementary School better than Prairieland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Grove Elementary School ranks higher (71.8 vs 65.9 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 Grove Elementary School and Prairieland Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Normal and Normal in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grove Elementary School: 519. Prairieland Elementary School: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grove Elementary School and Prairieland Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Grove Elementary School is 250th of 2,303 and Prairieland Elementary School is 386th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).