Machesney Elem School vs Maple Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Machesney Elem School
Machesney Park · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
361 students
Maple Elem School
Loves Park · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
313 students
| Measure | Machesney Elem School Machesney Park, Illinois | Maple Elem School Loves Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1244 of 2,303 | #1842 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #34765 of 50,301 | #44671 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 361 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 361 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.7% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 12% |
| city | Machesney Park | Loves Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Machesney Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.8 vs 20.3).
- •Machesney Elem School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 12%).
- •Machesney Elem School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 17%).
- •Machesney Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 74.8%).
- •Machesney Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 13.6).
- •Machesney Elem School is the larger school with 361 students compared with 313.
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 Machesney Elem School better than Maple Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Machesney Elem School ranks higher (35.8 vs 20.3 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 Machesney Elem School and Maple Elem School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Machesney Park and Loves Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Machesney Elem School: 361. Maple Elem School: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Machesney Elem School and Maple Elem School rank in Illinois?
Machesney Elem School is 1244th of 2,303 and Maple Elem School is 1842nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).