Bent Elem School vs John Jay Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 193 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
John Jay Elem School
Mount Prospect · Public elementary · Grades K–5
389 students
| Measure | Bent Elem School Bloomington, Illinois | John Jay Elem School Mount Prospect, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1721 of 2,303 | #1735 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #42732 of 50,301 | #43014 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 389 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | Bloomington | Mount Prospect |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.3 vs 22.9).
- •Bent Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •John Jay Elem School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Bent Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 79.2%).
- •John Jay Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.8 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 John Jay Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bent Elem School and John Jay Elem School?
About 193 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Mount Prospect in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bent Elem School: 389. John Jay Elem School: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bent Elem School and John Jay Elem School rank in Illinois?
Bent Elem School is 1721st of 2,303 and John Jay Elem School is 1735th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).