Jefferson Attendance Center vs Putnam County Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 365 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Attendance Center
Carmi · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
158 students
Putnam County Elem School
Hennepin · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
158 students
| Measure | Jefferson Attendance Center Carmi, Illinois | Putnam County Elem School Hennepin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1025 of 2,303 | #1098 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #29817 of 50,301 | #31888 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 158 | 158 |
| Enrollment | 158 | 158 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.7% | 39.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Carmi | Hennepin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Attendance Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 40.1).
- •Jefferson Attendance Center does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Jefferson Attendance Center does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Putnam County Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.9% vs 55.7%).
- •Putnam County Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.2).
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 Jefferson Attendance Center better than Putnam County Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Attendance Center ranks higher (43.2 vs 40.1 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 Jefferson Attendance Center and Putnam County Elem School?
About 365 km in a straight line, between Carmi and Hennepin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Attendance Center: 158. Putnam County Elem School: 158. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Attendance Center and Putnam County Elem School rank in Illinois?
Jefferson Attendance Center is 1025th of 2,303 and Putnam County Elem School is 1098th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).