Prairieview School vs Thomas Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 521 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairieview School
Hainesville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
400 students
Thomas Elementary School
Carbondale · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
400 students
| Measure | Prairieview School Hainesville, Illinois | Thomas Elementary School Carbondale, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #499 of 2,303 | #1764 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #17612 of 50,301 | #43493 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 400 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 75% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| city | Hainesville | Carbondale |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairieview School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 22.2).
- •Prairieview School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Prairieview School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Prairieview School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 75%).
- •Prairieview School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.8).
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 Prairieview School better than Thomas Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prairieview School ranks higher (60.9 vs 22.2 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 Prairieview School and Thomas Elementary School?
About 521 km in a straight line, between Hainesville and Carbondale in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairieview School: 400. Thomas Elementary School: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairieview School and Thomas Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Prairieview School is 499th of 2,303 and Thomas Elementary School is 1764th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).