Jefferson Elem School vs McKinley Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elem School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
304 students
McKinley Elem School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
364 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elem School Ottawa, Illinois | McKinley Elem School Ottawa, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1542 of 2,303 | #1147 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #39969 of 50,301 | #33100 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 304 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 40.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Ottawa | Ottawa |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.3 vs 27.7).
- •McKinley Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •McKinley Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •McKinley Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 64.8%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.2).
- •McKinley Elem School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 304.
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 Elem School better than McKinley Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elem School ranks higher (38.3 vs 27.7 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 Elem School and McKinley Elem School?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ottawa in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elem School: 304. McKinley Elem School: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elem School and McKinley Elem School rank in Illinois?
Jefferson Elem School is 1542nd of 2,303 and McKinley Elem School is 1147th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).