Brownstown Elem School vs Vandalia Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownstown Elem School
Brownstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
264 students
Vandalia Elementary School
Vandalia · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
552 students
| Measure | Brownstown Elem School Brownstown, Illinois | Vandalia Elementary School Vandalia, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1418 of 2,303 | #1141 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #37587 of 50,301 | #32922 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 264 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 59.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| city | Brownstown | Vandalia |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vandalia Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 31.4).
- •Vandalia Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Brownstown Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Vandalia Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 61.4%).
- •Brownstown Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.9).
- •Vandalia Elementary School is the larger school with 552 students compared with 264.
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 Brownstown Elem School better than Vandalia Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Vandalia Elementary School ranks higher (38.6 vs 31.4 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 Brownstown Elem School and Vandalia Elementary School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Brownstown and Vandalia in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brownstown Elem School: 264. Vandalia Elementary School: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brownstown Elem School and Vandalia Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Brownstown Elem School is 1418th of 2,303 and Vandalia Elementary School is 1141st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).