Hope Academy vs Parsons Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 4.3 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
Parsons Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–6
505 students
| Measure | Hope Academy Decatur, Illinois | Parsons Elementary School Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2190 of 2,303 | #2220 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #48679 of 50,301 | #49104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 501 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 89.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 4% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 0.5% | 7.5% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hope Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.5 vs 11.3).
- •Parsons Elementary School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 0.5%).
- •Parsons Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 4%).
- •Parsons Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.5% vs 93.8%).
- •Hope Academy does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.8).
- •Parsons Elementary School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 501.
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 Parsons Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hope Academy ranks higher (12.5 vs 11.3 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 Hope Academy and Parsons Elementary School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hope Academy: 501. Parsons Elementary School: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hope Academy and Parsons Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Hope Academy is 2190th of 2,303 and Parsons Elementary School is 2220th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).