Bright Elem School vs Marsh 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.
Bright Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
236 students
Marsh Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
616 students
| Measure | Bright Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Marsh Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1865 of 2,303 | #1855 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44875 of 50,301 | #44790 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 236 | 616 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 616 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 20% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.9 vs 20.1).
- •Marsh Elem School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 7.5%).
- •Marsh Elem School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •Bright Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 82.8%).
- •Bright Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.7).
- •Marsh Elem School is the larger school with 616 students compared with 236.
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 Bright Elem School better than Marsh Elem School?
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 Bright Elem School and Marsh Elem School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bright Elem School: 236. Marsh Elem School: 616. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bright Elem School and Marsh Elem School rank in Illinois?
Bright Elem School is 1865th of 2,303 and Marsh Elem School is 1855th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).