Salt Fork North Elementary School vs Southwest Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Salt Fork North Elementary School
Catlin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students
Southwest Elem School
Danville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
469 students
| Measure | Salt Fork North Elementary School Catlin, Illinois | Southwest Elem School Danville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #884 of 2,303 | #1807 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #26393 of 50,301 | #44058 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 274 | 469 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 469 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 95.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 18.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Catlin | Danville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salt Fork North Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 21.3).
- •Salt Fork North Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Salt Fork North Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Salt Fork North Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 95.5%).
- •Salt Fork North Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.8).
- •Southwest Elem School is the larger school with 469 students compared with 274.
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 Salt Fork North Elementary School better than Southwest Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Salt Fork North Elementary School ranks higher (48.2 vs 21.3 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 Salt Fork North Elementary School and Southwest Elem School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Catlin and Danville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Salt Fork North Elementary School: 274. Southwest Elem School: 469. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Salt Fork North Elementary School and Southwest Elem School rank in Illinois?
Salt Fork North Elementary School is 884th of 2,303 and Southwest Elem School is 1807th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).