Harriet Gifford Elem School vs Meridian Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 268 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harriet Gifford Elem School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
460 students
Meridian Elem School
Blue Mound · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
460 students
| Measure | Harriet Gifford Elem School Elgin, Illinois | Meridian Elem School Blue Mound, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2143 of 2,303 | #1290 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #48065 of 50,301 | #35519 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 460 | 460 |
| Enrollment | 460 | 460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 48% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 27% |
| city | Elgin | Blue Mound |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meridian Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.6 vs 14.1).
- •Meridian Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Meridian Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 10%).
- •Meridian Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 79.1%).
- •Meridian Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.4).
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 Harriet Gifford Elem School better than Meridian Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Meridian Elem School ranks higher (34.6 vs 14.1 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 Harriet Gifford Elem School and Meridian Elem School?
About 268 km in a straight line, between Elgin and Blue Mound in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harriet Gifford Elem School: 460. Meridian Elem School: 460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harriet Gifford Elem School and Meridian Elem School rank in Illinois?
Harriet Gifford Elem School is 2143rd of 2,303 and Meridian Elem School is 1290th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).