Katie Harper-Wright Elem vs Signal Hill Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 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
Signal Hill Elem School
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
291 students
| Measure | Katie Harper-Wright Elem East Saint Louis, Illinois | Signal Hill Elem School Belleville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2080 of 2,303 | #1167 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47392 of 50,301 | #33318 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 418 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | East Saint Louis | Belleville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Signal Hill Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.0 vs 15.5).
- •Signal Hill Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 12%).
- •Signal Hill Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.9% vs 99%).
- •Signal Hill Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 13.5).
- •Katie Harper-Wright Elem is the larger school with 418 students compared with 291.
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 Signal Hill Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Signal Hill Elem School ranks higher (38.0 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 Signal Hill Elem School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between East Saint Louis and Belleville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katie Harper-Wright Elem: 418. Signal Hill Elem School: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katie Harper-Wright Elem and Signal Hill Elem School rank in Illinois?
Katie Harper-Wright Elem is 2080th of 2,303 and Signal Hill Elem School is 1167th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).