Manhattan Intermediate School vs Young Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 55 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manhattan Intermediate School
Manhattan · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
417 students
Young Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
417 students
| Measure | Manhattan Intermediate School Manhattan, Illinois | Young Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 2,303 | #2215 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8155 of 50,301 | #49013 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 417 | 417 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 417 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.6% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 11% |
| Math proficiency | – | 7% |
| city | Manhattan | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manhattan Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 11.6).
- •Manhattan Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 96.2%).
- •Young Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.4).
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 Manhattan Intermediate School better than Young Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Manhattan Intermediate School ranks higher (74.7 vs 11.6 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 Manhattan Intermediate School and Young Elem School?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Manhattan and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manhattan Intermediate School: 417. Young Elem School: 417. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manhattan Intermediate School and Young Elem School rank in Illinois?
Manhattan Intermediate School is 196th of 2,303 and Young Elem School is 2215th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).