Benjamin Elem School vs Nicholas A Hermes Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 154 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Elem School
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
607 students
Nicholas A Hermes Elem School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
607 students
| Measure | Benjamin Elem School Bloomington, Illinois | Nicholas A Hermes Elem School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #268 of 2,303 | #2100 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #10772 of 50,301 | #47598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 607 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 607 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11% | 63.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 10% |
| city | Bloomington | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 15.1).
- •Benjamin Elem School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 10%).
- •Benjamin Elem School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 15%).
- •Benjamin Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11% vs 63.4%).
- •Benjamin Elem School does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 20.2).
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 Benjamin Elem School better than Nicholas A Hermes Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Elem School ranks higher (70.7 vs 15.1 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 Benjamin Elem School and Nicholas A Hermes Elem School?
About 154 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Elem School: 607. Nicholas A Hermes Elem School: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Elem School and Nicholas A Hermes Elem School rank in Illinois?
Benjamin Elem School is 268th of 2,303 and Nicholas A Hermes Elem School is 2100th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).