Bernard Long Elem Sch vs Prather Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernard Long Elem Sch
Madison · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students
Prather Elementary School
Granite City · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
612 students
| Measure | Bernard Long Elem Sch Madison, Illinois | Prather Elementary School Granite City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2062 of 2,303 | #1041 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47228 of 50,301 | #30178 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 337 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 337 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 60.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | – |
| city | Madison | Granite City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prather Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.7 vs 15.8).
- •Prather Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.5% vs 98.2%).
- •Bernard Long Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 16.5).
- •Prather Elementary School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 337.
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 Bernard Long Elem Sch better than Prather Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Prather Elementary School ranks higher (42.7 vs 15.8 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 Bernard Long Elem Sch and Prather Elementary School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Madison and Granite City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernard Long Elem Sch: 337. Prather Elementary School: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernard Long Elem Sch and Prather Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Bernard Long Elem Sch is 2062nd of 2,303 and Prather Elementary School is 1041st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).