James Avant Elementary School vs Katie Harper-Wright Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Avant Elementary School
Washington Pk · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students
Katie Harper-Wright Elem
East Saint Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
418 students
| Measure | James Avant Elementary School Washington Pk, Illinois | Katie Harper-Wright Elem East Saint Louis, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1884 of 2,303 | #2080 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45100 of 50,301 | #47392 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 342 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 99% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 22% |
| city | Washington Pk | East Saint Louis |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Avant Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.6 vs 15.5).
- •Katie Harper-Wright Elem does better on math proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •James Avant Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Katie Harper-Wright Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99% vs 99.4%).
- •James Avant Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 13.5).
- •Katie Harper-Wright Elem is the larger school with 418 students compared with 342.
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 James Avant Elementary School better than Katie Harper-Wright Elem?
On the Success Index (US), James Avant Elementary School ranks higher (19.6 vs 15.5 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 James Avant Elementary School and Katie Harper-Wright Elem?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Washington Pk and East Saint Louis in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Avant Elementary School: 342. Katie Harper-Wright Elem: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Avant Elementary School and Katie Harper-Wright Elem rank in Illinois?
James Avant Elementary School is 1884th of 2,303 and Katie Harper-Wright Elem is 2080th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).