Bureau Valley North vs Central Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 157 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bureau Valley North
Walnut · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
183 students
Central Elem School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
183 students
| Measure | Bureau Valley North Walnut, Illinois | Central Elem School Lincoln, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1318 of 2,303 | #637 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #35956 of 50,301 | #20944 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 183 | 183 |
| Enrollment | 183 | 183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.7% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 47% |
| city | Walnut | Lincoln |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 33.9).
- •Central Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Central Elem School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 26%).
- •Central Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 49.7%).
- •Bureau Valley North does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 14.1).
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 Bureau Valley North better than Central Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elem School ranks higher (56.0 vs 33.9 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 Bureau Valley North and Central Elem School?
About 157 km in a straight line, between Walnut and Lincoln in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bureau Valley North: 183. Central Elem School: 183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bureau Valley North and Central Elem School rank in Illinois?
Bureau Valley North is 1318th of 2,303 and Central Elem School is 637th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).