Early Childhood Center vs Hillside Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Early Childhood Center
Bellwood · Public other · Grades PK–PK
178 students
Hillside Elem School
Hillside · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
440 students
| Measure | Early Childhood Center Bellwood, Illinois | Hillside Elem School Hillside, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1208 of 2,303 |
| National rank | – | #34103 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 178 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 178 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 60.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 40% |
| Math proficiency | – | 17% |
| city | Bellwood | Hillside |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 25.4).
- •Hillside Elem School is the larger school with 440 students compared with 178.
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 Early Childhood Center better than Hillside Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Early Childhood Center and Hillside Elem School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Bellwood and Hillside in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Early Childhood Center: 178. Hillside Elem School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Early Childhood Center and Hillside Elem School rank in Illinois?
Early Childhood Center is unranked and Hillside Elem School is 1208th of 2,303 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).