Manchester Elem School vs North Boone Upper Elem Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manchester Elem School
Poplar Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–4
136 students
North Boone Upper Elem Sch
Poplar Grove · Public middle · Grades 5–6
192 students
| Measure | Manchester Elem School Poplar Grove, Illinois | North Boone Upper Elem Sch Poplar Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1200 of 2,303 | #413 of 670 |
| National rank | #33912 of 50,301 | #10610 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 136 | 192 |
| Enrollment | 136 | 192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 42.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 13% |
| city | Poplar Grove | Poplar Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (37.1 vs 36.2).
- •Manchester Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 13%).
- •North Boone Upper Elem Sch does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •North Boone Upper Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 42.6%).
- •North Boone Upper Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.6).
- •North Boone Upper Elem Sch is the larger school with 192 students compared with 136.
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 Manchester Elem School better than North Boone Upper Elem Sch?
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 Manchester Elem School and North Boone Upper Elem Sch?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Poplar Grove and Poplar Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manchester Elem School: 136. North Boone Upper Elem Sch: 192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manchester Elem School and North Boone Upper Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
Manchester Elem School is 1200th of 2,303 and North Boone Upper Elem Sch is 413th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).