Benton Grade Sch K-4 vs Hoover Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 418 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benton Grade Sch K-4
Benton · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
571 students
Hoover Elem School
Calumet City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students
| Measure | Benton Grade Sch K-4 Benton, Illinois | Hoover Elem School Calumet City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1365 of 2,303 | #1488 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #36713 of 50,301 | #39126 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 571 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 571 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.3% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 6% |
| city | Benton | Calumet City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benton Grade Sch K-4 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.8 vs 29.1).
- •Benton Grade Sch K-4 does better on math proficiency (34% vs 6%).
- •Benton Grade Sch K-4 does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Hoover Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 67.3%).
- •Hoover Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.9).
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 Benton Grade Sch K-4 better than Hoover Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Benton Grade Sch K-4 ranks higher (32.8 vs 29.1 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 Benton Grade Sch K-4 and Hoover Elem School?
About 418 km in a straight line, between Benton and Calumet City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benton Grade Sch K-4: 571. Hoover Elem School: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benton Grade Sch K-4 and Hoover Elem School rank in Illinois?
Benton Grade Sch K-4 is 1365th of 2,303 and Hoover Elem School is 1488th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).