Hoover Wood Elem School vs J B Nelson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hoover Wood Elem School
Batavia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
363 students
J B Nelson Elem School
Batavia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
482 students
| Measure | Hoover Wood Elem School Batavia, Illinois | J B Nelson Elem School Batavia, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #607 of 2,303 | #889 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #20330 of 50,301 | #26552 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 363 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 41% |
| city | Batavia | Batavia |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hoover Wood Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 47.9).
- •Hoover Wood Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Hoover Wood Elem School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •J B Nelson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 22%).
- •Hoover Wood Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.6).
- •J B Nelson Elem School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 363.
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 Hoover Wood Elem School better than J B Nelson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Hoover Wood Elem School ranks higher (56.9 vs 47.9 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 Hoover Wood Elem School and J B Nelson Elem School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Batavia and Batavia in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hoover Wood Elem School: 363. J B Nelson Elem School: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hoover Wood Elem School and J B Nelson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hoover Wood Elem School is 607th of 2,303 and J B Nelson Elem School is 889th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).