Belding Elem School vs Judith Giacoma Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 213 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belding Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
609 students
Judith Giacoma Elem School
Westville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
610 students
| Measure | Belding Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Judith Giacoma Elem School Westville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1330 of 2,303 | #1868 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #36231 of 50,301 | #44905 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 609 | 610 |
| Enrollment | 609 | 610 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.6% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 14% |
| city | Chicago | Westville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belding Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.5 vs 19.9).
- •Belding Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 14%).
- •Belding Elem School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 13%).
- •Belding Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.6% vs 57.9%).
- •Belding Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.5).
- •Judith Giacoma Elem School is the larger school with 610 students compared with 609.
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 Belding Elem School better than Judith Giacoma Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Belding Elem School ranks higher (33.5 vs 19.9 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 Belding Elem School and Judith Giacoma Elem School?
About 213 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Westville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belding Elem School: 609. Judith Giacoma Elem School: 610. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belding Elem School and Judith Giacoma Elem School rank in Illinois?
Belding Elem School is 1330th of 2,303 and Judith Giacoma Elem School is 1868th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).