Butterfield Elem School vs Glenbard South High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Butterfield Elem School
Lombard · Public elementary · Grades K–5
293 students
Glenbard South High School
Glen Ellyn · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,090 students
| Measure | Butterfield Elem School Lombard, Illinois | Glenbard South High School Glen Ellyn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #393 of 2,303 | #77 of 691 |
| National rank | #14444 of 50,301 | #6172 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 293 | 1,090 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 1,090 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 29.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 50% |
| city | Lombard | Glen Ellyn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Butterfield Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 58.5).
- •Butterfield Elem School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 50%).
- •Butterfield Elem School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Butterfield Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 29.4%).
- •Butterfield Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 15.8).
- •Glenbard South High School is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 293.
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 Butterfield Elem School better than Glenbard South High School?
On the Success Index (US), Butterfield Elem School ranks higher (65.5 vs 58.5 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 Butterfield Elem School and Glenbard South High School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Lombard and Glen Ellyn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Butterfield Elem School: 293. Glenbard South High School: 1,090. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Butterfield Elem School and Glenbard South High School rank in Illinois?
Butterfield Elem School is 393rd of 2,303 and Glenbard South High School is 77th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).