Gard Elementary School vs John Mills Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 306 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gard Elementary School
Beardstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
711 students
John Mills Elem School
Elmwood Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
711 students
| Measure | Gard Elementary School Beardstown, Illinois | John Mills Elem School Elmwood Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2179 of 2,303 | #1397 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #48562 of 50,301 | #37156 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 711 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 711 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.1% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 18% |
| city | Beardstown | Elmwood Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Mills Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.1 vs 12.8).
- •John Mills Elem School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •John Mills Elem School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 7.5%).
- •John Mills Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 77.1%).
- •John Mills Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 18.7).
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 Gard Elementary School better than John Mills Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), John Mills Elem School ranks higher (32.1 vs 12.8 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 Gard Elementary School and John Mills Elem School?
About 306 km in a straight line, between Beardstown and Elmwood Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gard Elementary School: 711. John Mills Elem School: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gard Elementary School and John Mills Elem School rank in Illinois?
Gard Elementary School is 2179th of 2,303 and John Mills Elem School is 1397th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).