Lexington Elem School vs Prairie Central Primary West
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lexington Elem School
Lexington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
238 students
Prairie Central Primary West
Chenoa · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
244 students
| Measure | Lexington Elem School Lexington, Illinois | Prairie Central Primary West Chenoa, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #561 of 2,303 | #564 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #19199 of 50,301 | #19228 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 238 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 238 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.8% | 45.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Lexington | Chenoa |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (58.5 vs 58.5).
- •Lexington Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 45.1%).
- •Lexington Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.3).
- •Prairie Central Primary West is the larger school with 244 students compared with 238.
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 Lexington Elem School better than Prairie Central Primary West?
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 Lexington Elem School and Prairie Central Primary West?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Lexington and Chenoa in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lexington Elem School: 238. Prairie Central Primary West: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lexington Elem School and Prairie Central Primary West rank in Illinois?
Lexington Elem School is 561st of 2,303 and Prairie Central Primary West is 564th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).