Harvard Park Elem School vs Southern View Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 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
Southern View Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
171 students
| Measure | Harvard Park Elem School Springfield, Illinois | Southern View Elem School Springfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1949 of 2,303 | #1780 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45912 of 50,301 | #43757 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 370 | 171 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern View Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.8 vs 18.3).
- •Southern View Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Southern View Elem School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Southern View Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 87.6%).
- •Harvard Park Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.2).
- •Harvard Park Elem School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 171.
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 Southern View Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Southern View Elem School ranks higher (21.8 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 Southern View Elem School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harvard Park Elem School: 370. Southern View Elem School: 171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harvard Park Elem School and Southern View Elem School rank in Illinois?
Harvard Park Elem School is 1949th of 2,303 and Southern View Elem School is 1780th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).