Bright Futures Pre-K Prog vs Steele School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bright Futures Pre-K Prog
Galesburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
176 students
Steele School
Galesburg · Public elementary · Grades K–4
542 students
| Measure | Bright Futures Pre-K Prog Galesburg, Illinois | Steele School Galesburg, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1430 of 2,303 | #1714 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #37857 of 50,301 | #42660 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 176 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 176 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.4% | 76.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 27% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Galesburg | Galesburg |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bright Futures Pre-K Prog scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 23.5).
- •Bright Futures Pre-K Prog does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.4% vs 76.6%).
- •Steele School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 22.0).
- •Steele School is the larger school with 542 students compared with 176.
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 Futures Pre-K Prog better than Steele School?
On the Success Index (US), Bright Futures Pre-K Prog ranks higher (31.0 vs 23.5 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 Bright Futures Pre-K Prog and Steele School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Galesburg and Galesburg in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bright Futures Pre-K Prog: 176. Steele School: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bright Futures Pre-K Prog and Steele School rank in Illinois?
Bright Futures Pre-K Prog is 1430th of 2,303 and Steele School is 1714th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).