Hughes C Elem School vs Limestone Walters Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 214 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hughes C Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
169 students
Limestone Walters Elem School
Peoria · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
169 students
| Measure | Hughes C Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Limestone Walters Elem School Peoria, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2017 of 2,303 | #473 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46656 of 50,301 | #16859 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 169 | 169 |
| Enrollment | 169 | 169 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 30.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 47% |
| city | Chicago | Peoria |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Limestone Walters Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 16.9).
- •Limestone Walters Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Limestone Walters Elem School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 7.5%).
- •Limestone Walters Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 90.5%).
- •Hughes C Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.1).
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 Hughes C Elem School better than Limestone Walters Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Limestone Walters Elem School ranks higher (61.9 vs 16.9 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 Hughes C Elem School and Limestone Walters Elem School?
About 214 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Peoria in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hughes C Elem School: 169. Limestone Walters Elem School: 169. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hughes C Elem School and Limestone Walters Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hughes C Elem School is 2017th of 2,303 and Limestone Walters Elem School is 473rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).