Bent Elem School vs Carnegie Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 186 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bent Elem School
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
389 students
Carnegie Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
389 students
| Measure | Bent Elem School Bloomington, Illinois | Carnegie Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1721 of 2,303 | #1498 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #42732 of 50,301 | #39248 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 389 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Bloomington | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carnegie Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 23.3).
- •Carnegie Elem School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 17%).
- •Bent Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 79.7%).
- •Carnegie Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.4).
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 Bent Elem School better than Carnegie Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Carnegie Elem School ranks higher (28.9 vs 23.3 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 Bent Elem School and Carnegie Elem School?
About 186 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bent Elem School: 389. Carnegie Elem School: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bent Elem School and Carnegie Elem School rank in Illinois?
Bent Elem School is 1721st of 2,303 and Carnegie Elem School is 1498th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).