Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch vs Pirie Elem Fine Arts & Academic C
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 275 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
216 students
Pirie Elem Fine Arts & Academic C
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
216 students
| Measure | Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch Springfield, Illinois | Pirie Elem Fine Arts & Academic C Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1737 of 2,303 | #1746 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #43024 of 50,301 | #43238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 216 | 216 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 216 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.3% | 72.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | Springfield | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (22.9 vs 22.6).
- •Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Pirie Elem Fine Arts & Academic C does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.7% vs 83.3%).
- •Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.4).
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 Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch better than Pirie Elem Fine Arts & Academic C?
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 Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch and Pirie Elem Fine Arts & Academic C?
About 275 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch: 216. Pirie Elem Fine Arts & Academic C: 216. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch and Pirie Elem Fine Arts & Academic C rank in Illinois?
Matheny-Withrow Elem Sch is 1737th of 2,303 and Pirie Elem Fine Arts & Academic C is 1746th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).