Heritage JH and Elem Sch vs Salt Fork South Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage JH and Elem Sch
Homer · Public elementary · Grades K–8
270 students
Salt Fork South Elementary School
Sidell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
154 students
| Measure | Heritage JH and Elem Sch Homer, Illinois | Salt Fork South Elementary School Sidell, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #881 of 2,303 | #1757 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #26353 of 50,301 | #43407 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 270 | 154 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 154 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.1% | 76.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Homer | Sidell |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage JH and Elem Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 22.3).
- •Heritage JH and Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Heritage JH and Elem Sch does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Heritage JH and Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.1% vs 76.6%).
- •Salt Fork South Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.8).
- •Heritage JH and Elem Sch is the larger school with 270 students compared with 154.
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 Heritage JH and Elem Sch better than Salt Fork South Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage JH and Elem Sch ranks higher (48.2 vs 22.3 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 Heritage JH and Elem Sch and Salt Fork South Elementary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Homer and Sidell in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage JH and Elem Sch: 270. Salt Fork South Elementary School: 154. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage JH and Elem Sch and Salt Fork South Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Heritage JH and Elem Sch is 881st of 2,303 and Salt Fork South Elementary School is 1757th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).