Jefferson Elem School vs Pekin Preschool Family Ed Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elem School
Pekin · Public elementary · Grades K–3
290 students
Pekin Preschool Family Ed Center
Pekin · Public other · Grades PK–PK
201 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elem School Pekin, Illinois | Pekin Preschool Family Ed Center Pekin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #2035 of 2,303 | – |
| National rank | #46918 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 290 | 201 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 201 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.4% | 77.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | – |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | – |
| city | Pekin | Pekin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.4% vs 77.6%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 22.3).
- •Jefferson Elem School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 201.
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 Pekin Preschool Family Ed Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Jefferson Elem School and Pekin Preschool Family Ed Center?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pekin and Pekin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elem School: 290. Pekin Preschool Family Ed Center: 201. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elem School and Pekin Preschool Family Ed Center rank in Illinois?
Jefferson Elem School is 2035th of 2,303 and Pekin Preschool Family Ed Center is unranked among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).