Bent Elem School vs Oakland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.9 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
Oakland Elementary School
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students
| Measure | Bent Elem School Bloomington, Illinois | Oakland Elementary School Bloomington, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1721 of 2,303 | #1009 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #42732 of 50,301 | #29609 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 389 | 446 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 446 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.8% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 40% |
| city | Bloomington | Bloomington |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 23.3).
- •Oakland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 22%).
- •Oakland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 17%).
- •Oakland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 66.8%).
- •Oakland Elementary School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 389.
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 Oakland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Oakland Elementary School ranks higher (43.5 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 Oakland Elementary School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Bloomington and Bloomington in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bent Elem School: 389. Oakland Elementary School: 446. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bent Elem School and Oakland Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Bent Elem School is 1721st of 2,303 and Oakland Elementary School is 1009th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).