Hope Academy vs Locust Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 267 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hope Academy
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–8
501 students
Locust Elem School
Marengo · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
501 students
| Measure | Hope Academy Decatur, Illinois | Locust Elem School Marengo, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2190 of 2,303 | #659 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #48679 of 50,301 | #21521 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 501 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 4% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 0.5% | 57% |
| city | Decatur | Marengo |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Locust Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 12.5).
- •Locust Elem School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 0.5%).
- •Locust Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 4%).
- •Locust Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 93.8%).
- •Hope Academy does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.7).
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 Hope Academy better than Locust Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Locust Elem School ranks higher (55.2 vs 12.5 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 Hope Academy and Locust Elem School?
About 267 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Marengo in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hope Academy: 501. Locust Elem School: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hope Academy and Locust Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hope Academy is 2190th of 2,303 and Locust Elem School is 659th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).