Bonfield Grade School vs Hearst Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 78 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bonfield Grade School
Bonfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
285 students
Hearst Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
285 students
| Measure | Bonfield Grade School Bonfield, Illinois | Hearst Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #642 of 2,303 | #1774 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #21069 of 50,301 | #43645 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 285 | 285 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 285 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 12% |
| Math proficiency | – | 13% |
| city | Bonfield | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bonfield Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 21.9).
- •Bonfield Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.2% vs 84.6%).
- •Hearst Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 17.8).
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 Bonfield Grade School better than Hearst Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Bonfield Grade School ranks higher (55.8 vs 21.9 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 Bonfield Grade School and Hearst Elem School?
About 78 km in a straight line, between Bonfield and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bonfield Grade School: 285. Hearst Elem School: 285. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bonfield Grade School and Hearst Elem School rank in Illinois?
Bonfield Grade School is 642nd of 2,303 and Hearst Elem School is 1774th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).