McCarty Elementary School vs Prairie Children Preschool
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.
McCarty Elementary School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades K–5
478 students
Prairie Children Preschool
Aurora · Public other · Grades PK–PK
643 students
| Measure | McCarty Elementary School Aurora, Illinois | Prairie Children Preschool Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1019 of 2,303 | – |
| National rank | #29754 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 478 | 643 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 643 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | – |
| Math proficiency | 31% | – |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCarty Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 17.9).
- •Prairie Children Preschool is the larger school with 643 students compared with 478.
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 McCarty Elementary School better than Prairie Children Preschool?
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 McCarty Elementary School and Prairie Children Preschool?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McCarty Elementary School: 478. Prairie Children Preschool: 643. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McCarty Elementary School and Prairie Children Preschool rank in Illinois?
McCarty Elementary School is 1019th of 2,303 and Prairie Children Preschool is unranked among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).