Bateman Elem School vs Bell Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bateman Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
904 students
Bell Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
902 students
| Measure | Bateman Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Bell Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1371 of 2,303 | #205 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #36785 of 50,301 | #8493 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 904 | 902 |
| Enrollment | 904 | 902 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 10.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 62% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 32.7).
- •Bell Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 24%).
- •Bell Elem School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 32%).
- •Bell Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.1% vs 56%).
- •Bateman Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.8).
- •Bateman Elem School is the larger school with 904 students compared with 902.
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 Bateman Elem School better than Bell Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Bell Elem School ranks higher (74.1 vs 32.7 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 Bateman Elem School and Bell Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bateman Elem School: 904. Bell Elem School: 902. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bateman Elem School and Bell Elem School rank in Illinois?
Bateman Elem School is 1371st of 2,303 and Bell Elem School is 205th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).