Braceville Elem School vs Gardner Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Braceville Elem School
Braceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
130 students
Gardner Elem School
Gardner · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
146 students
| Measure | Braceville Elem School Braceville, Illinois | Gardner Elem School Gardner, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1312 of 2,303 | #921 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #35894 of 50,301 | #27470 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 130 | 146 |
| Enrollment | 130 | 146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.8% | 51.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 37% |
| city | Braceville | Gardner |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardner Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 34.0).
- •Gardner Elem School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 24.5%).
- •Gardner Elem School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34.5%).
- •Gardner Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.4% vs 60.8%).
- •Gardner Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.0).
- •Gardner Elem School is the larger school with 146 students compared with 130.
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 Braceville Elem School better than Gardner Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Gardner Elem School ranks higher (46.6 vs 34.0 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 Braceville Elem School and Gardner Elem School?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Braceville and Gardner in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Braceville Elem School: 130. Gardner Elem School: 146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Braceville Elem School and Gardner Elem School rank in Illinois?
Braceville Elem School is 1312th of 2,303 and Gardner Elem School is 921st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).