Nettle Creek Elem School vs Saratoga Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 7.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nettle Creek Elem School
Morris · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
77 students
Saratoga Elem School
Morris · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
786 students
| Measure | Nettle Creek Elem School Morris, Illinois | Saratoga Elem School Morris, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #227 of 2,303 | #305 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #9327 of 50,301 | #11894 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 77 | 786 |
| Enrollment | 77 | 786 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.9% | 41.2% |
| Students per teacher | 7.7 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 51% |
| city | Morris | Morris |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nettle Creek Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 69.2).
- •Saratoga Elem School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Nettle Creek Elem School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 64%).
- •Nettle Creek Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.9% vs 41.2%).
- •Nettle Creek Elem School does better on students per teacher (7.7 vs 11.9).
- •Saratoga Elem School is the larger school with 786 students compared with 77.
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 Nettle Creek Elem School better than Saratoga Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Nettle Creek Elem School ranks higher (72.9 vs 69.2 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 Nettle Creek Elem School and Saratoga Elem School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Morris and Morris in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nettle Creek Elem School: 77. Saratoga Elem School: 786. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nettle Creek Elem School and Saratoga Elem School rank in Illinois?
Nettle Creek Elem School is 227th of 2,303 and Saratoga Elem School is 305th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).