Harvard Park Elem School vs Iles Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harvard Park Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
Iles Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
414 students
| Measure | Harvard Park Elem School Springfield, Illinois | Iles Elem School Springfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1949 of 2,303 | #55 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45912 of 50,301 | #2839 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 1–8 |
| Students | 370 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 21.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 89% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Iles Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 18.3).
- •Iles Elem School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 17%).
- •Iles Elem School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 7.5%).
- •Iles Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 87.6%).
- •Harvard Park Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 18.0).
- •Iles Elem School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 370.
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 Park Elem School better than Iles Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Iles Elem School ranks higher (84.1 vs 18.3 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 Park Elem School and Iles Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harvard Park Elem School: 370. Iles Elem School: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harvard Park Elem School and Iles Elem School rank in Illinois?
Harvard Park Elem School is 1949th of 2,303 and Iles Elem School is 55th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).