Bradley West Elem School vs Shabbona Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bradley West Elem School
Bradley · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
395 students
Shabbona Elem School
Bourbonnais · Public elementary · Grades K–3
290 students
| Measure | Bradley West Elem School Bradley, Illinois | Shabbona Elem School Bourbonnais, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1465 of 2,303 | #1786 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #38590 of 50,301 | #43809 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 395 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 395 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 64.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 17% |
| city | Bradley | Bourbonnais |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bradley West Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 21.7).
- •Bradley West Elem School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Bradley West Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Shabbona Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.5% vs 65.3%).
- •Bradley West Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.5).
- •Bradley West Elem School is the larger school with 395 students compared with 290.
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 Bradley West Elem School better than Shabbona Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Bradley West Elem School ranks higher (29.9 vs 21.7 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 Bradley West Elem School and Shabbona Elem School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bradley and Bourbonnais in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bradley West Elem School: 395. Shabbona Elem School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bradley West Elem School and Shabbona Elem School rank in Illinois?
Bradley West Elem School is 1465th of 2,303 and Shabbona Elem School is 1786th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).