Manual High School vs The Elise Ford Allen Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manual High School
Peoria · Public high · Grades 9–12
731 students
The Elise Ford Allen Academy
Peoria · Public elementary · Grades K–8
642 students
| Measure | Manual High School Peoria, Illinois | The Elise Ford Allen Academy Peoria, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #664 of 691 | #2275 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16661 of 16,910 | #49817 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 731 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.7% | 97% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 3% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 2% | 0.5% |
| city | Peoria | Peoria |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (9.2 vs 8.5).
- •Manual High School does better on math proficiency (2% vs 0.5%).
- •The Elise Ford Allen Academy does better on reading proficiency (5% vs 3%).
- •Manual High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.7% vs 97%).
- •The Elise Ford Allen Academy does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.6).
- •Manual High School is the larger school with 731 students compared with 642.
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 Manual High School better than The Elise Ford Allen Academy?
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 Manual High School and The Elise Ford Allen Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Peoria and Peoria in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manual High School: 731. The Elise Ford Allen Academy: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manual High School and The Elise Ford Allen Academy rank in Illinois?
Manual High School is 664th of 691 and The Elise Ford Allen Academy is 2275th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).