Lowell Elem School vs South Jacksonville Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 324 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowell Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
311 students
South Jacksonville Elem School
South Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
311 students
| Measure | Lowell Elem School Chicago, Illinois | South Jacksonville Elem School South Jacksonville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1812 of 2,303 | #1585 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44106 of 50,301 | #40732 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 311 | 311 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 311 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 27% |
| city | Chicago | South Jacksonville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Jacksonville Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.5 vs 21.2).
- •South Jacksonville Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •South Jacksonville Elem School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •South Jacksonville Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 88.7%).
- •Lowell Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 15.6).
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 Lowell Elem School better than South Jacksonville Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), South Jacksonville Elem School ranks higher (26.5 vs 21.2 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 Lowell Elem School and South Jacksonville Elem School?
About 324 km in a straight line, between Chicago and South Jacksonville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowell Elem School: 311. South Jacksonville Elem School: 311. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowell Elem School and South Jacksonville Elem School rank in Illinois?
Lowell Elem School is 1812th of 2,303 and South Jacksonville Elem School is 1585th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).