Bonfield Grade School vs Herscher Intermediate Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 11 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
Herscher Intermediate Sch
Herscher · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
391 students
| Measure | Bonfield Grade School Bonfield, Illinois | Herscher Intermediate Sch Herscher, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #642 of 2,303 | #1196 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #21069 of 50,301 | #33840 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 285 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 26% |
| Math proficiency | – | 24% |
| city | Bonfield | Herscher |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bonfield Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.8 vs 37.2).
- •Herscher Intermediate Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.3% vs 37.2%).
- •Herscher Intermediate Sch does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.8).
- •Herscher Intermediate Sch is the larger school with 391 students compared with 285.
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 Herscher Intermediate Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Bonfield Grade School ranks higher (55.8 vs 37.2 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 Herscher Intermediate Sch?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Bonfield and Herscher in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bonfield Grade School: 285. Herscher Intermediate Sch: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bonfield Grade School and Herscher Intermediate Sch rank in Illinois?
Bonfield Grade School is 642nd of 2,303 and Herscher Intermediate Sch is 1196th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).