Locust Elem School vs Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 501 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Locust Elem School
Marengo · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
501 students
Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch
Marengo · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
249 students
| Measure | Locust Elem School Marengo, Illinois | Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch Marengo, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #659 of 2,303 | #1233 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #21521 of 50,301 | #34485 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 501 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.5% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 41% |
| city | Marengo | Marengo |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Locust Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 36.3).
- •Locust Elem School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 41%).
- •Locust Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Locust Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 58.6%).
- •Locust Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.6).
- •Locust Elem School is the larger school with 501 students compared with 249.
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 Locust Elem School better than Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Locust Elem School ranks higher (55.2 vs 36.3 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 Locust Elem School and Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch?
About 501 m in a straight line, between Marengo and Marengo in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Locust Elem School: 501. Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Locust Elem School and Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch rank in Illinois?
Locust Elem School is 659th of 2,303 and Ulysses S Grant Intermediate Sch is 1233rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).