McElvain School vs Mercer County ELC
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Illinois, United States, 400 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McElvain School
Murphysboro · Public other · Grades PK–PK
64 students
Mercer County ELC
Joy · Public other · Grades PK–PK
66 students
| Measure | McElvain School Murphysboro, Illinois | Mercer County ELC Joy, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 64 | 66 |
| Enrollment | 64 | 66 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.9% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | – | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Murphysboro | Joy |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mercer County ELC does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 96.9%).
- •Mercer County ELC is the larger school with 66 students compared with 64.
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 McElvain School better than Mercer County ELC?
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 McElvain School and Mercer County ELC?
About 400 km in a straight line, between Murphysboro and Joy in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McElvain School: 64. Mercer County ELC: 66. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McElvain School and Mercer County ELC rank in Illinois?
McElvain School is unranked and Mercer County ELC is unranked among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).