Central School vs John R Tibbott Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central School
Lemont · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
591 students
John R Tibbott Elem School
Bolingbrook · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
330 students
| Measure | Central School Lemont, Illinois | John R Tibbott Elem School Bolingbrook, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #281 of 2,303 | #1235 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11064 of 50,301 | #34518 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 591 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 591 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19% | 67.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 25% |
| Math proficiency | – | 34% |
| city | Lemont | Bolingbrook |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 36.2).
- •Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19% vs 67.9%).
- •John R Tibbott Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 16.0).
- •Central School is the larger school with 591 students compared with 330.
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 Central School better than John R Tibbott Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Central School ranks higher (70.3 vs 36.2 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 Central School and John R Tibbott Elem School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Lemont and Bolingbrook in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central School: 591. John R Tibbott Elem School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central School and John R Tibbott Elem School rank in Illinois?
Central School is 281st of 2,303 and John R Tibbott Elem School is 1235th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).