Brook Forest Elem School vs Jefferson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 406 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brook Forest Elem School
Oak Brook · Public elementary · Grades K–5
293 students
Jefferson Elem School
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
293 students
| Measure | Brook Forest Elem School Oak Brook, Illinois | Jefferson Elem School Belleville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 2,303 | #1268 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #408 of 50,301 | #35150 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 293 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 70% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 20% |
| city | Oak Brook | Belleville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brook Forest Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.0 vs 35.2).
- •Brook Forest Elem School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 20%).
- •Brook Forest Elem School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 40%).
- •Brook Forest Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.3).
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 Brook Forest Elem School better than Jefferson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Brook Forest Elem School ranks higher (92.0 vs 35.2 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 Brook Forest Elem School and Jefferson Elem School?
About 406 km in a straight line, between Oak Brook and Belleville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brook Forest Elem School: 293. Jefferson Elem School: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brook Forest Elem School and Jefferson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Brook Forest Elem School is 4th of 2,303 and Jefferson Elem School is 1268th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).