Beard Elem School vs Spring Grove Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 64 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beard Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
327 students
Spring Grove Elementary School
Spring Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
327 students
| Measure | Beard Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Spring Grove Elementary School Spring Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1283 of 2,303 | #556 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #35428 of 50,301 | #19017 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 327 | 327 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 327 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 25.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 42% |
| city | Chicago | Spring Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Grove Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.8 vs 34.7).
- •Spring Grove Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 10%).
- •Spring Grove Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 10%).
- •Spring Grove Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 36.1%).
- •Beard Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 12.6).
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 Beard Elem School better than Spring Grove Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Grove Elementary School ranks higher (58.8 vs 34.7 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 Beard Elem School and Spring Grove Elementary School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Spring Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beard Elem School: 327. Spring Grove Elementary School: 327. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beard Elem School and Spring Grove Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Beard Elem School is 1283rd of 2,303 and Spring Grove Elementary School is 556th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).