Bluford Grade School vs Bright Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 389 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bluford Grade School
Bluford · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
236 students
Bright Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
236 students
| Measure | Bluford Grade School Bluford, Illinois | Bright Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1217 of 2,303 | #1865 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #34236 of 50,301 | #44875 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 236 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| city | Bluford | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bluford Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.6 vs 19.9).
- •Bluford Grade School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Bluford Grade School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 12%).
- •Bluford Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 72%).
- •Bluford Grade School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.1).
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 Bluford Grade School better than Bright Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Bluford Grade School ranks higher (36.6 vs 19.9 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 Bluford Grade School and Bright Elem School?
About 389 km in a straight line, between Bluford and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluford Grade School: 236. Bright Elem School: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluford Grade School and Bright Elem School rank in Illinois?
Bluford Grade School is 1217th of 2,303 and Bright Elem School is 1865th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).