Nathan Hale Elem School vs Thornton Fractnl So High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nathan Hale Elem School
Lansing · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
525 students
Thornton Fractnl So High School
Lansing · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,803 students
| Measure | Nathan Hale Elem School Lansing, Illinois | Thornton Fractnl So High School Lansing, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1381 of 2,303 | #560 of 691 |
| National rank | #36923 of 50,301 | #15548 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 525 | 1,803 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 1,803 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.2% | 65.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 14% |
| city | Lansing | Lansing |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nathan Hale Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 18.4).
- •Nathan Hale Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 14%).
- •Nathan Hale Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 18%).
- •Nathan Hale Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.2% vs 65.8%).
- •Nathan Hale Elem School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.0).
- •Thornton Fractnl So High School is the larger school with 1,803 students compared with 525.
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 Nathan Hale Elem School better than Thornton Fractnl So High School?
On the Success Index (US), Nathan Hale Elem School ranks higher (32.5 vs 18.4 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 Nathan Hale Elem School and Thornton Fractnl So High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lansing and Lansing in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nathan Hale Elem School: 525. Thornton Fractnl So High School: 1,803. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nathan Hale Elem School and Thornton Fractnl So High School rank in Illinois?
Nathan Hale Elem School is 1381st of 2,303 and Thornton Fractnl So High School is 560th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).