Bluffview Elem School vs Locust Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 436 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluffview Elem School
Dupo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
501 students
Locust Elem School
Marengo · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
501 students
| Measure | Bluffview Elem School Dupo, Illinois | Locust Elem School Marengo, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1452 of 2,303 | #659 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #38246 of 50,301 | #21521 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 501 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 55.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 57% |
| city | Dupo | Marengo |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Locust Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 30.4).
- •Locust Elem School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 17%).
- •Locust Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Locust Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.5% vs 67.5%).
- •Bluffview Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.7).
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 Bluffview Elem School better than Locust Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Locust Elem School ranks higher (55.2 vs 30.4 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 Bluffview Elem School and Locust Elem School?
About 436 km in a straight line, between Dupo and Marengo in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluffview Elem School: 501. Locust Elem School: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluffview Elem School and Locust Elem School rank in Illinois?
Bluffview Elem School is 1452nd of 2,303 and Locust Elem School is 659th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).