Bridgeport Grade School vs Parkside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgeport Grade School
Bridgeport · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
314 students
Parkside Elementary School
Lawrenceville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
528 students
| Measure | Bridgeport Grade School Bridgeport, Illinois | Parkside Elementary School Lawrenceville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #961 of 2,303 | #1568 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #28300 of 50,301 | #40476 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 314 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.7% | 70.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 21% |
| city | Bridgeport | Lawrenceville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bridgeport Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.4 vs 26.9).
- •Bridgeport Grade School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 21%).
- •Bridgeport Grade School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Bridgeport Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 70.5%).
- •Bridgeport Grade School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.5).
- •Parkside Elementary School is the larger school with 528 students compared with 314.
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 Bridgeport Grade School better than Parkside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bridgeport Grade School ranks higher (45.4 vs 26.9 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 Bridgeport Grade School and Parkside Elementary School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Bridgeport and Lawrenceville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridgeport Grade School: 314. Parkside Elementary School: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridgeport Grade School and Parkside Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Bridgeport Grade School is 961st of 2,303 and Parkside Elementary School is 1568th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).