Bonfield Grade School vs Limestone Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 6.8 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
Limestone Middle Sch
Kankakee · Public middle · Grades 5–8
468 students
| Measure | Bonfield Grade School Bonfield, Illinois | Limestone Middle Sch Kankakee, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #642 of 2,303 | #212 of 670 |
| National rank | #21069 of 50,301 | #6371 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–1 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 285 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.2% | 33.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 32% |
| city | Bonfield | Kankakee |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (55.8 vs 55.9).
- •Limestone Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.5% vs 37.2%).
- •Limestone Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 17.8).
- •Limestone Middle Sch is the larger school with 468 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 Limestone Middle Sch?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bonfield Grade School and Limestone Middle Sch?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Bonfield and Kankakee in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bonfield Grade School: 285. Limestone Middle Sch: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bonfield Grade School and Limestone Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
Bonfield Grade School is 642nd of 2,303 and Limestone Middle Sch is 212th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).