Beethoven Elem School vs Raymond Benson Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 36 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beethoven Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
333 students
Raymond Benson Primary School
Itasca · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
333 students
| Measure | Beethoven Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Raymond Benson Primary School Itasca, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2090 of 2,303 | #721 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47518 of 50,301 | #22862 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 333 | 333 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 333 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | – |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | – |
| city | Chicago | Itasca |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Raymond Benson Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 15.2).
- •Beethoven Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.5).
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 Beethoven Elem School better than Raymond Benson Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Raymond Benson Primary School ranks higher (53.3 vs 15.2 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 Beethoven Elem School and Raymond Benson Primary School?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Itasca in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beethoven Elem School: 333. Raymond Benson Primary School: 333. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beethoven Elem School and Raymond Benson Primary School rank in Illinois?
Beethoven Elem School is 2090th of 2,303 and Raymond Benson Primary School is 721st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).