Parsons Elementary School vs Robertson Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 4.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parsons Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–6
505 students
Robertson Charter School
Decatur · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
327 students
| Measure | Parsons Elementary School Decatur, Illinois | Robertson Charter School Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2220 of 2,303 | #2213 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49104 of 50,301 | #49003 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 505 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.5% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 29.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 7% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 2% |
| city | Decatur | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (11.3 vs 11.6).
- •Parsons Elementary School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2%).
- •Parsons Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 7%).
- •Robertson Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.9% vs 89.5%).
- •Parsons Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 29.7).
- •Parsons Elementary School is the larger school with 505 students compared with 327.
- •Parsons Elementary School is a public school while Robertson Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Parsons Elementary School better than Robertson Charter School?
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 Parsons Elementary School and Robertson Charter School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Decatur and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parsons Elementary School: 505. Robertson Charter School: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parsons Elementary School and Robertson Charter School rank in Illinois?
Parsons Elementary School is 2220th of 2,303 and Robertson Charter School is 2213th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).