Jonesboro Elem School vs Shawnee Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jonesboro Elem School
Jonesboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
338 students
Shawnee Elementary School
Wolf Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
136 students
| Measure | Jonesboro Elem School Jonesboro, Illinois | Shawnee Elementary School Wolf Lake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #651 of 2,303 | #1871 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #21249 of 50,301 | #44931 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 338 | 136 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 136 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 60.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 15% |
| city | Jonesboro | Wolf Lake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jonesboro Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.6 vs 19.9).
- •Jonesboro Elem School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 15%).
- •Jonesboro Elem School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 15%).
- •Jonesboro Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 60.3%).
- •Jonesboro Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 19.4).
- •Jonesboro Elem School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 136.
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 Jonesboro Elem School better than Shawnee Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Jonesboro Elem School ranks higher (55.6 vs 19.9 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 Jonesboro Elem School and Shawnee Elementary School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Jonesboro and Wolf Lake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jonesboro Elem School: 338. Shawnee Elementary School: 136. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jonesboro Elem School and Shawnee Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Jonesboro Elem School is 651st of 2,303 and Shawnee Elementary School is 1871st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).