Bluford Grade School vs Lewis-Clark Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 131 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
Lewis-Clark Elem School
Wood River · Public elementary · Grades K–5
236 students
| Measure | Bluford Grade School Bluford, Illinois | Lewis-Clark Elem School Wood River, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1217 of 2,303 | #1560 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #34236 of 50,301 | #40332 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 236 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Bluford | Wood River |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bluford Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.6 vs 27.1).
- •Lewis-Clark Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Bluford Grade School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Bluford Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.4% vs 80.1%).
- •Lewis-Clark Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.8).
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 Lewis-Clark Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Bluford Grade School ranks higher (36.6 vs 27.1 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 Lewis-Clark Elem School?
About 131 km in a straight line, between Bluford and Wood River in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bluford Grade School: 236. Lewis-Clark Elem School: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bluford Grade School and Lewis-Clark Elem School rank in Illinois?
Bluford Grade School is 1217th of 2,303 and Lewis-Clark Elem School is 1560th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).