Petersburg Elem School vs South Shores Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 80 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Petersburg Elem School
Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
335 students
South Shores Elem School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades K–6
335 students
| Measure | Petersburg Elem School Petersburg, Illinois | South Shores Elem School Decatur, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #147 of 2,303 | #2273 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6448 of 50,301 | #49781 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 335 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 335 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 18.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 12% |
| Math proficiency | – | 2.5% |
| city | Petersburg | Decatur |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Petersburg Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.5 vs 8.7).
- •Petersburg Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31% vs 87.2%).
- •Petersburg Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 18.6).
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 Petersburg Elem School better than South Shores Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Petersburg Elem School ranks higher (77.5 vs 8.7 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 Petersburg Elem School and South Shores Elem School?
About 80 km in a straight line, between Petersburg and Decatur in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Petersburg Elem School: 335. South Shores Elem School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Petersburg Elem School and South Shores Elem School rank in Illinois?
Petersburg Elem School is 147th of 2,303 and South Shores Elem School is 2273rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).