Harvard Park Elem School vs Springfield Southeast High Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.0 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
Springfield Southeast High Sch
Springfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,229 students
| Measure | Harvard Park Elem School Springfield, Illinois | Springfield Southeast High Sch Springfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1949 of 2,303 | #547 of 691 |
| National rank | #45912 of 50,301 | #15295 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 370 | 1,229 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 1,229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 66.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 14% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Springfield Southeast High Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 18.3).
- •Harvard Park Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 14%).
- •Springfield Southeast High Sch does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 7.5%).
- •Springfield Southeast High Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.2% vs 87.6%).
- •Harvard Park Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.8).
- •Springfield Southeast High Sch is the larger school with 1,229 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 Springfield Southeast High Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Springfield Southeast High Sch ranks higher (19.8 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 Springfield Southeast High Sch?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harvard Park Elem School: 370. Springfield Southeast High Sch: 1,229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harvard Park Elem School and Springfield Southeast High Sch rank in Illinois?
Harvard Park Elem School is 1949th of 2,303 and Springfield Southeast High Sch is 547th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).