Pershing Elem School vs Taft Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pershing Elem School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
621 students
Taft Elementary School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–5
424 students
| Measure | Pershing Elem School Joliet, Illinois | Taft Elementary School Joliet, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2272 of 2,303 | #2263 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49777 of 50,301 | #49650 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 621 | 424 |
| Enrollment | 621 | 424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.1% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 19% |
| city | Joliet | Joliet |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (8.7 vs 9.3).
- •Taft Elementary School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 13%).
- •Pershing Elem School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Taft Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.6% vs 96.1%).
- •Pershing Elem School does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 20.2).
- •Pershing Elem School is the larger school with 621 students compared with 424.
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 Pershing Elem School better than Taft Elementary 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 Pershing Elem School and Taft Elementary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Joliet and Joliet in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pershing Elem School: 621. Taft Elementary School: 424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pershing Elem School and Taft Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Pershing Elem School is 2272nd of 2,303 and Taft Elementary School is 2263rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).