Elgin Elementary School vs James A. Garfield Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elgin Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades K–5
490 students
James A. Garfield Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
343 students
| Measure | Elgin Elementary School Marion, Ohio | James A. Garfield Elementary School Marion, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #957 of 1,713 | #1366 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #15779 of 50,301 | #33294 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 490 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 37% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elgin Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.5 vs 38.0).
- •Elgin Elementary School does better on math proficiency (71% vs 37%).
- •Elgin Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 37%).
- •James A. Garfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.3).
- •Elgin Elementary School is the larger school with 490 students compared with 343.
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 Elgin Elementary School better than James A. Garfield Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Elgin Elementary School ranks higher (63.5 vs 38.0 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 Elgin Elementary School and James A. Garfield Elementary School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elgin Elementary School: 490. James A. Garfield Elementary School: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elgin Elementary School and James A. Garfield Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Elgin Elementary School is 957th of 1,713 and James A. Garfield Elementary School is 1366th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).