2025 Compare Cities Education:
Pekin, IL vs Golden, CO

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Highlights
- Golden spends 22.0% less per student than Pekin.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 12.2% higher in Golden than in Pekin. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Golden had 7.4% more residents who had graduated High School compared to Pekin
 Pekin, ILGolden, COUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$13,308$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$14,758  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$5,923$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio14.51  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock6574573
 Students per Counselor422  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock0.5%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.7.7%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.8%88.9%
 Some College Educ.23.3%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock5.2%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.19.0%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock21.5%9.3%
 Professional Degree0.5%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock5.5%1.5%
Reviews for Pekin    3 Reviews

My review is a question to residents of Marshaltown, Iowa. Recent talk is that Pekin, Illinois is getting a Swift Pork processing plant. The residents are restless and  More

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Over 16 years ago

I have traveled and lived all over the world. Pekin rates about in the middle of the places I have lived. Small town atmosphere with some bigger city facilities. The  More

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There is not a whole lot to do unless you want to eat at every fast-food restaurant there is. They do have a very nice public park with volleyball and tennis courts  More

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Reviews for Golden    5 Reviews

...6 months of winter from the first snowfall to the last. Lots of warm, sunny days in between. However...just when you think you can get out your shorts and sandals,  More

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It doesn't get any better than this little town, nestled between two stunning mesas. Beauty abounds in every direction. You have that "small town feel" but are just  More

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Over 11 years ago

Golden is a fantastic place to have a family! Close to metro Denver, but close to the mountains and all its recreation. The schools are very good! My boys are 5 and  More

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