Bell-Graham Elementary School vs Ferson Creek School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell-Graham Elementary School
Saint Charles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
520 students
Ferson Creek School
Saint Charles · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
533 students
| Measure | Bell-Graham Elementary School Saint Charles, Illinois | Ferson Creek School Saint Charles, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #171 of 2,303 | #243 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7101 of 50,301 | #9857 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 520 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.7% | 8.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 55% |
| city | Saint Charles | Saint Charles |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell-Graham Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 72.1).
- •Bell-Graham Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 55%).
- •Bell-Graham Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Bell-Graham Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.7% vs 8.4%).
- •Ferson Creek School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.3).
- •Ferson Creek School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 520.
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 Bell-Graham Elementary School better than Ferson Creek School?
On the Success Index (US), Bell-Graham Elementary School ranks higher (76.3 vs 72.1 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 Bell-Graham Elementary School and Ferson Creek School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Saint Charles and Saint Charles in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell-Graham Elementary School: 520. Ferson Creek School: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell-Graham Elementary School and Ferson Creek School rank in Illinois?
Bell-Graham Elementary School is 171st of 2,303 and Ferson Creek School is 243rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).