Maple Grove Elem School vs Wanda Kendall Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 407 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Maple Grove Elem School
Joppa · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
122 students
Wanda Kendall Elem School
Watseka · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
122 students
| Measure | Maple Grove Elem School Joppa, Illinois | Wanda Kendall Elem School Watseka, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1129 of 2,303 | #1221 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #32617 of 50,301 | #34289 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 122 | 122 |
| Enrollment | 122 | 122 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.1% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 42% |
| city | Joppa | Watseka |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maple Grove Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.0 vs 36.6).
- •Maple Grove Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.1% vs 77.9%).
- •Maple Grove Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.6).
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 Maple Grove Elem School better than Wanda Kendall Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Maple Grove Elem School ranks higher (39.0 vs 36.6 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 Maple Grove Elem School and Wanda Kendall Elem School?
About 407 km in a straight line, between Joppa and Watseka in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Maple Grove Elem School: 122. Wanda Kendall Elem School: 122. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Maple Grove Elem School and Wanda Kendall Elem School rank in Illinois?
Maple Grove Elem School is 1129th of 2,303 and Wanda Kendall Elem School is 1221st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).