Iles Elem School vs Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Iles Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
414 students
Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
216 students
| Measure | Iles Elem School Springfield, Illinois | Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch Springfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #55 of 2,303 | #1737 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #2839 of 50,301 | #43024 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 414 | 216 |
| Enrollment | 414 | 216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.7% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 22% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Iles Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.1 vs 22.9).
- •Iles Elem School does better on math proficiency (89% vs 22%).
- •Iles Elem School does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 17%).
- •Iles Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 83.3%).
- •Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 18.0).
- •Iles Elem School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 216.
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 Iles Elem School better than Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Iles Elem School ranks higher (84.1 vs 22.9 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 Iles Elem School and Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Iles Elem School: 414. Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch: 216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Iles Elem School and Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
Iles Elem School is 55th of 2,303 and Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch is 1737th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).