Bethel Grade School vs McClellan Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethel Grade School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
154 students
McClellan Elementary School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades K–8
56 students
| Measure | Bethel Grade School Mount Vernon, Illinois | McClellan Elementary School Mount Vernon, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1421 of 2,303 | – |
| National rank | #37652 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 154 | 56 |
| Enrollment | 154 | 56 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.6% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 54.5% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McClellan Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 31.3).
- •McClellan Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 32%).
- •McClellan Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 32%).
- •McClellan Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 76.6%).
- •McClellan Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 11.8).
- •Bethel Grade School is the larger school with 154 students compared with 56.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Bethel Grade School better than McClellan Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McClellan Elementary School ranks higher (56.7 vs 31.3 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 Bethel Grade School and McClellan Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethel Grade School: 154. McClellan Elementary School: 56. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethel Grade School and McClellan Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Bethel Grade School is 1421st of 2,303 and McClellan Elementary School is unranked among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).