Hough Street Elem School vs Prairie Central Primary West
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 165 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hough Street Elem School
Barrington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
244 students
Prairie Central Primary West
Chenoa · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
244 students
| Measure | Hough Street Elem School Barrington, Illinois | Prairie Central Primary West Chenoa, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 2,303 | #564 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #4055 of 50,301 | #19228 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 244 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 244 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.6% | 45.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | – |
| Math proficiency | 62% | – |
| city | Barrington | Chenoa |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hough Street Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 58.5).
- •Hough Street Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 45.1%).
- •Hough Street Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 15.3).
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 Hough Street Elem School better than Prairie Central Primary West?
On the Success Index (US), Hough Street Elem School ranks higher (81.7 vs 58.5 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 Hough Street Elem School and Prairie Central Primary West?
About 165 km in a straight line, between Barrington and Chenoa in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hough Street Elem School: 244. Prairie Central Primary West: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hough Street Elem School and Prairie Central Primary West rank in Illinois?
Hough Street Elem School is 84th of 2,303 and Prairie Central Primary West is 564th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).