Belle Valley School vs Gray Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 426 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Valley School
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
997 students
Gray Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,000 students
| Measure | Belle Valley School Belleville, Illinois | Gray Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1516 of 2,303 | #1675 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #39506 of 50,301 | #42058 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 997 | 1,000 |
| Enrollment | 997 | 1,000 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Belleville | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belle Valley School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.5 vs 24.4).
- •Gray Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Belle Valley School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 28%).
- •Gray Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.1% vs 82.4%).
- •Belle Valley School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.9).
- •Gray Elem School is the larger school with 1,000 students compared with 997.
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 Belle Valley School better than Gray Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Belle Valley School ranks higher (28.5 vs 24.4 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 Belle Valley School and Gray Elem School?
About 426 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Valley School: 997. Gray Elem School: 1,000. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Valley School and Gray Elem School rank in Illinois?
Belle Valley School is 1516th of 2,303 and Gray Elem School is 1675th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).