J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr vs McClellan Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
260 students
McClellan Elementary School
Mount Vernon · Public elementary · Grades K–8
56 students
| Measure | J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr Mount Vernon, Illinois | McClellan Elementary School Mount Vernon, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2052 of 2,303 | – |
| National rank | #47131 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 260 | 56 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 56 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85% | 44.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 54.5% |
| city | Mount Vernon | Mount Vernon |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McClellan Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 16.0).
- •McClellan Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 5%).
- •McClellan Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 21%).
- •McClellan Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.6% vs 85%).
- •McClellan Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 14.4).
- •J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr is the larger school with 260 students compared with 56.
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 J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr better than McClellan Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), McClellan Elementary School ranks higher (56.7 vs 16.0 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 J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr and McClellan Elementary School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Mount Vernon and Mount Vernon in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr: 260. McClellan Elementary School: 56. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr and McClellan Elementary School rank in Illinois?
J L Buford Intermediate Ed Ctr is 2052nd of 2,303 and McClellan Elementary School is unranked among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).