Brownstown High School vs St Elmo Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownstown High School
Brownstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
102 students
St Elmo Elem School
Saint Elmo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
222 students
| Measure | Brownstown High School Brownstown, Illinois | St Elmo Elem School Saint Elmo, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #556 of 691 | #1346 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15500 of 16,910 | #36399 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 102 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 102 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 56.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 27% |
| city | Brownstown | Saint Elmo |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St Elmo Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 18.7).
- •St Elmo Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •St Elmo Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 10%).
- •St Elmo Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.8% vs 68.6%).
- •Brownstown High School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.9).
- •St Elmo Elem School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 102.
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 High School better than St Elmo Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), St Elmo Elem School ranks higher (33.3 vs 18.7 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 High School and St Elmo Elem School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Brownstown and Saint Elmo in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brownstown High School: 102. St Elmo Elem School: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brownstown High School and St Elmo Elem School rank in Illinois?
Brownstown High School is 556th of 691 and St Elmo Elem School is 1346th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).