Manchester Elem School vs Shawnee Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 553 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
Shawnee Elementary School
Wolf Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
136 students
| Measure | Manchester Elem School Poplar Grove, Illinois | Shawnee Elementary School Wolf Lake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1200 of 2,303 | #1871 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #33912 of 50,301 | #44931 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 136 | 136 |
| Enrollment | 136 | 136 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 60.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 15% |
| city | Poplar Grove | Wolf Lake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manchester Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 19.9).
- •Manchester Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Manchester Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 15%).
- •Manchester Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 60.3%).
- •Manchester Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 19.4).
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 Shawnee Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Manchester Elem School ranks higher (37.1 vs 19.9 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 Manchester Elem School and Shawnee Elementary School?
About 553 km in a straight line, between Poplar Grove and Wolf Lake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manchester Elem School: 136. Shawnee Elementary School: 136. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manchester Elem School and Shawnee Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Manchester Elem School is 1200th of 2,303 and Shawnee Elementary School is 1871st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).