Leal Elem School vs Thomas Paine Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leal Elem School
Urbana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
373 students
Thomas Paine Elem School
Urbana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
324 students
| Measure | Leal Elem School Urbana, Illinois | Thomas Paine Elem School Urbana, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1284 of 2,303 | #1540 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #35455 of 50,301 | #39949 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 373 | 324 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 324 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 71.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 17% |
| city | Urbana | Urbana |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leal Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 27.8).
- •Leal Elem School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 17%).
- •Leal Elem School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •Leal Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.5% vs 71.9%).
- •Thomas Paine Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.3).
- •Leal Elem School is the larger school with 373 students compared with 324.
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 Leal Elem School better than Thomas Paine Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Leal Elem School ranks higher (34.7 vs 27.8 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 Leal Elem School and Thomas Paine Elem School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Urbana and Urbana in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leal Elem School: 373. Thomas Paine Elem School: 324. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leal Elem School and Thomas Paine Elem School rank in Illinois?
Leal Elem School is 1284th of 2,303 and Thomas Paine Elem School is 1540th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).