Jefferson Elem School vs Wallace Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 6.9 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
Wallace Elem School
Ottawa · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
420 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elem School Ottawa, Illinois | Wallace Elem School Ottawa, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1542 of 2,303 | #579 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #39969 of 50,301 | #19681 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 304 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 26.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Ottawa | Ottawa |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wallace Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 27.7).
- •Wallace Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Wallace Elem School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 27%).
- •Wallace Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 64.8%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.0).
- •Wallace Elem School is the larger school with 420 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 Wallace Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Wallace Elem School ranks higher (57.9 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 Wallace Elem School?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Ottawa and Ottawa in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elem School: 304. Wallace Elem School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elem School and Wallace Elem School rank in Illinois?
Jefferson Elem School is 1542nd of 2,303 and Wallace Elem School is 579th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).