Armstrong-Ellis Elem School vs Bluffs Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 235 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Armstrong-Ellis Elem School
Armstrong · Public elementary · Grades K–8
81 students
Bluffs Elementary School
Bluffs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
81 students
| Measure | Armstrong-Ellis Elem School Armstrong, Illinois | Bluffs Elementary School Bluffs, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #720 of 2,303 | #1089 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #22818 of 50,301 | #31508 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 81 | 81 |
| Enrollment | 81 | 81 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.7% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.1 | 7.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 34.5% |
| city | Armstrong | Bluffs |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Armstrong-Ellis Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 40.6).
- •Armstrong-Ellis Elem School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Armstrong-Ellis Elem School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Armstrong-Ellis Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 49.4%).
- •Bluffs Elementary School does better on students per teacher (7.4 vs 8.1).
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 Armstrong-Ellis Elem School better than Bluffs Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Armstrong-Ellis Elem School ranks higher (53.3 vs 40.6 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 Armstrong-Ellis Elem School and Bluffs Elementary School?
About 235 km in a straight line, between Armstrong and Bluffs in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Armstrong-Ellis Elem School: 81. Bluffs Elementary School: 81. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Armstrong-Ellis Elem School and Bluffs Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Armstrong-Ellis Elem School is 720th of 2,303 and Bluffs Elementary School is 1089th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).