Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch vs Thorp J N Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 280 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch
Bushnell · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
296 students
Thorp J N Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
296 students
| Measure | Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch Bushnell, Illinois | Thorp J N Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1556 of 2,303 | #2019 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #40196 of 50,301 | #46682 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 296 | 296 |
| Enrollment | 296 | 296 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 96.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | Bushnell | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 16.9).
- •Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.5% vs 96.6%).
- •Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.4).
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 Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch better than Thorp J N Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch ranks higher (27.3 vs 16.9 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 Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch and Thorp J N Elem School?
About 280 km in a straight line, between Bushnell and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch: 296. Thorp J N Elem School: 296. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch and Thorp J N Elem School rank in Illinois?
Bushnell-Prairie City Elem Sch is 1556th of 2,303 and Thorp J N Elem School is 2019th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).