Norwood Elem School vs Pleasant Valley Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Norwood Elem School
Peoria Β· Public middle Β· Grades 5β8
150 students
Pleasant Valley Primary School
Peoria Β· Public elementary Β· Grades PKβ3
248 students
| Measure | Norwood Elem School Peoria, Illinois | Pleasant Valley Primary School Peoria, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #436 of 670 | #2011 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11030 of 15,369 | #46621 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5β8 | Grades PKβ3 |
| Students | 150 | 248 |
| Enrollment | 150 | 248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.7% | 98% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 15% |
| city | Peoria | Peoria |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Norwood Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.2 vs 17.0).
- β’Norwood Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- β’Norwood Elem School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 15%).
- β’Norwood Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.7% vs 98%).
- β’Pleasant Valley Primary School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.5).
- β’Pleasant Valley Primary School is the larger school with 248 students compared with 150.
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 Norwood Elem School better than Pleasant Valley Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Norwood Elem School ranks higher (34.2 vs 17.0 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 Norwood Elem School and Pleasant Valley Primary School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Peoria and Peoria in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Norwood Elem School: 150. Pleasant Valley Primary School: 248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Norwood Elem School and Pleasant Valley Primary School rank in Illinois?
Norwood Elem School is 436th of 670 and Pleasant Valley Primary School is 2011th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).