Brownstown Jr 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 Jr High School
Brownstown · Public middle · Grades 7–8
61 students
St Elmo Elem School
Saint Elmo · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
222 students
| Measure | Brownstown Jr High School Brownstown, Illinois | St Elmo Elem School Saint Elmo, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #327 of 670 | #1346 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #8665 of 15,369 | #36399 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 61 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 61 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 56.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 27% |
| city | Brownstown | Saint Elmo |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brownstown Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.2 vs 33.3).
- •St Elmo Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24.5%).
- •Brownstown Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 32%).
- •Brownstown Jr High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 56.8%).
- •Brownstown Jr High School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.9).
- •St Elmo Elem School is the larger school with 222 students compared with 61.
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 Jr High School better than St Elmo Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Brownstown Jr High School ranks higher (45.2 vs 33.3 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 Jr 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 Jr High School: 61. St Elmo Elem School: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brownstown Jr High School and St Elmo Elem School rank in Illinois?
Brownstown Jr High School is 327th of 670 and St Elmo Elem School is 1346th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).