Huffman Elem School vs Penniman Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huffman Elem School
Cahokia · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
268 students
Penniman Elem School
Cahokia · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
250 students
| Measure | Huffman Elem School Cahokia, Illinois | Penniman Elem School Cahokia, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2183 of 2,303 | #2277 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #48595 of 50,301 | #49840 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 268 | 250 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.5% | 88% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 2% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 2% |
| city | Cahokia | Cahokia |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Huffman Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.7 vs 8.3).
- •Huffman Elem School does better on math proficiency (4% vs 2%).
- •Huffman Elem School does better on reading proficiency (7% vs 2%).
- •Huffman Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 88%).
- •Huffman Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.2).
- •Huffman Elem School is the larger school with 268 students compared with 250.
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 Huffman Elem School better than Penniman Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Huffman Elem School ranks higher (12.7 vs 8.3 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 Huffman Elem School and Penniman Elem School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Cahokia and Cahokia in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Huffman Elem School: 268. Penniman Elem School: 250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Huffman Elem School and Penniman Elem School rank in Illinois?
Huffman Elem School is 2183rd of 2,303 and Penniman Elem School is 2277th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).