Grant Elem School vs McKinley Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grant Elem School
Melrose Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
363 students
McKinley Elem School
Bellwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
| Measure | Grant Elem School Melrose Park, Illinois | McKinley Elem School Bellwood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2002 of 2,303 | #2250 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46530 of 50,301 | #49459 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 363 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 17% |
| city | Melrose Park | Bellwood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grant Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.1 vs 10.0).
- •McKinley Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Grant Elem School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 12%).
- •McKinley Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 99.4%).
- •Grant Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 16.0).
- •Grant Elem School is the larger school with 363 students compared with 304.
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 Grant Elem School better than McKinley Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Grant Elem School ranks higher (17.1 vs 10.0 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 Grant Elem School and McKinley Elem School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Melrose Park and Bellwood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grant Elem School: 363. McKinley Elem School: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grant Elem School and McKinley Elem School rank in Illinois?
Grant Elem School is 2002nd of 2,303 and McKinley Elem School is 2250th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).