J L Hensey Elem School vs Lettie Brown Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
J L Hensey Elem School
Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
262 students
Lettie Brown Elementary School
Morton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
346 students
| Measure | J L Hensey Elem School Washington, Illinois | Lettie Brown Elementary School Morton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1583 of 2,303 | #366 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #40712 of 50,301 | #13719 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 262 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58% | 13.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 52% |
| city | Washington | Morton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lettie Brown Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 26.5).
- •Lettie Brown Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •Lettie Brown Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 12%).
- •Lettie Brown Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.6% vs 58%).
- •J L Hensey Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.3).
- •Lettie Brown Elementary School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 262.
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 Hensey Elem School better than Lettie Brown Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lettie Brown Elementary School ranks higher (66.6 vs 26.5 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 Hensey Elem School and Lettie Brown Elementary School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Washington and Morton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J L Hensey Elem School: 262. Lettie Brown Elementary School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J L Hensey Elem School and Lettie Brown Elementary School rank in Illinois?
J L Hensey Elem School is 1583rd of 2,303 and Lettie Brown Elementary School is 366th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).