Bottenfield Elem School vs South Side Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bottenfield Elem School
Champaign · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students
South Side Elementary School
Champaign · Public elementary · Grades K–5
307 students
| Measure | Bottenfield Elem School Champaign, Illinois | South Side Elementary School Champaign, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #581 of 2,303 | #798 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #19695 of 50,301 | #24492 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 456 | 307 |
| Enrollment | 456 | 307 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.9% | 42.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Champaign | Champaign |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bottenfield Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 51.0).
- •Bottenfield Elem School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Bottenfield Elem School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •South Side Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 46.9%).
- •South Side Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 15.2).
- •Bottenfield Elem School is the larger school with 456 students compared with 307.
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 Bottenfield Elem School better than South Side Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bottenfield Elem School ranks higher (57.8 vs 51.0 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 Bottenfield Elem School and South Side Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Champaign and Champaign in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bottenfield Elem School: 456. South Side Elementary School: 307. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bottenfield Elem School and South Side Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Bottenfield Elem School is 581st of 2,303 and South Side Elementary School is 798th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).