Bent Elem School vs Irving Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 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
Irving Elementary School
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
303 students
| Measure | Bent Elem School Bloomington, Illinois | Irving Elementary School Bloomington, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1721 of 2,303 | #1791 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #42732 of 50,301 | #43844 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 389 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 7.5% |
| city | Bloomington | Bloomington |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bent Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 21.6).
- •Bent Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Bent Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 76.2%).
- •Irving Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.4).
- •Bent Elem School is the larger school with 389 students compared with 303.
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 Irving Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bent Elem School ranks higher (23.3 vs 21.6 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 Bent Elem School and Irving Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Bloomington in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bent Elem School: 389. Irving Elementary School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bent Elem School and Irving Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Bent Elem School is 1721st of 2,303 and Irving Elementary School is 1791st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).