Indian Creek Elementary School vs Paw Paw Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Creek Elementary School
Shabbona · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
269 students
Paw Paw Elem School
Paw Paw · Public elementary · Grades K–5
87 students
| Measure | Indian Creek Elementary School Shabbona, Illinois | Paw Paw Elem School Paw Paw, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #772 of 2,303 | #1387 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #23834 of 50,301 | #37053 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 269 | 87 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 87 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.5% | 33.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 5% |
| city | Shabbona | Paw Paw |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 32.3).
- •Indian Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 5%).
- •Indian Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 24.5%).
- •Paw Paw Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.3% vs 40.5%).
- •Paw Paw Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.3).
- •Indian Creek Elementary School is the larger school with 269 students compared with 87.
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 Indian Creek Elementary School better than Paw Paw Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Creek Elementary School ranks higher (51.9 vs 32.3 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 Indian Creek Elementary School and Paw Paw Elem School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Shabbona and Paw Paw in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Creek Elementary School: 269. Paw Paw Elem School: 87. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Creek Elementary School and Paw Paw Elem School rank in Illinois?
Indian Creek Elementary School is 772nd of 2,303 and Paw Paw Elem School is 1387th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).