Katie Harper-Wright Elem vs Pershing Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 408 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katie Harper-Wright Elem
East Saint Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
418 students
Pershing Elem School
Berwyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
| Measure | Katie Harper-Wright Elem East Saint Louis, Illinois | Pershing Elem School Berwyn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2080 of 2,303 | #1552 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47392 of 50,301 | #40103 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 418 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 25% |
| city | East Saint Louis | Berwyn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pershing Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.5 vs 15.5).
- •Pershing Elem School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 22%).
- •Pershing Elem School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 12%).
- •Pershing Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 99%).
- •Pershing Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.5).
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 Katie Harper-Wright Elem better than Pershing Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Pershing Elem School ranks higher (27.5 vs 15.5 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 Katie Harper-Wright Elem and Pershing Elem School?
About 408 km in a straight line, between East Saint Louis and Berwyn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katie Harper-Wright Elem: 418. Pershing Elem School: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katie Harper-Wright Elem and Pershing Elem School rank in Illinois?
Katie Harper-Wright Elem is 2080th of 2,303 and Pershing Elem School is 1552nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).