Harvard Elem School vs Petersburg Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 270 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harvard Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
335 students
Petersburg Elem School
Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
335 students
| Measure | Harvard Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Petersburg Elem School Petersburg, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2260 of 2,303 | #147 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49598 of 50,301 | #6448 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 335 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.4% | 31% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | – |
| Math proficiency | 5% | – |
| city | Chicago | Petersburg |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Petersburg Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 9.4).
- •Petersburg Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 93.4%).
- •Petersburg Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.0).
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 Harvard Elem School better than Petersburg Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Petersburg Elem School ranks higher (77.5 vs 9.4 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 Harvard Elem School and Petersburg Elem School?
About 270 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Petersburg in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harvard Elem School: 335. Petersburg Elem School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harvard Elem School and Petersburg Elem School rank in Illinois?
Harvard Elem School is 2260th of 2,303 and Petersburg Elem School is 147th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).