Bement Elementary School vs Union Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 181 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bement Elementary School
Bement · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
143 students
Union Elementary School
Joliet · Public elementary · Grades K–8
143 students
| Measure | Bement Elementary School Bement, Illinois | Union Elementary School Joliet, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #920 of 2,303 | #588 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #27448 of 50,301 | #19892 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 143 | 143 |
| Enrollment | 143 | 143 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.7% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 44.5% | 37% |
| city | Bement | Joliet |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.6 vs 46.6).
- •Bement Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 37%).
- •Union Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 44.5%).
- •Union Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 65.7%).
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 Bement Elementary School better than Union Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Union Elementary School ranks higher (57.6 vs 46.6 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 Bement Elementary School and Union Elementary School?
About 181 km in a straight line, between Bement and Joliet in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bement Elementary School: 143. Union Elementary School: 143. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bement Elementary School and Union Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Bement Elementary School is 920th of 2,303 and Union Elementary School is 588th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).