Bethalto East Primary School vs Parkside Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethalto East Primary School
Bethalto · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
387 students
Parkside Primary School
Bethalto · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
321 students
| Measure | Bethalto East Primary School Bethalto, Illinois | Parkside Primary School Bethalto, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #662 of 2,303 | #1276 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #21564 of 50,301 | #35297 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 387 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 55.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Bethalto | Bethalto |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethalto East Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.1 vs 35.0).
- •Bethalto East Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 55.1%).
- •Parkside Primary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 14.9).
- •Bethalto East Primary School is the larger school with 387 students compared with 321.
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 Bethalto East Primary School better than Parkside Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bethalto East Primary School ranks higher (55.1 vs 35.0 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 Bethalto East Primary School and Parkside Primary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bethalto and Bethalto in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethalto East Primary School: 387. Parkside Primary School: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethalto East Primary School and Parkside Primary School rank in Illinois?
Bethalto East Primary School is 662nd of 2,303 and Parkside Primary School is 1276th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).