Jefferson Elem School vs Whiteside Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Elem School
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
293 students
Whiteside Elem School
Belleville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
680 students
| Measure | Jefferson Elem School Belleville, Illinois | Whiteside Elem School Belleville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1268 of 2,303 | #1622 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #35150 of 50,301 | #41310 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 293 | 680 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 22% |
| city | Belleville | Belleville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.2 vs 25.7).
- •Whiteside Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 23%).
- •Whiteside Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 70%).
- •Jefferson Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.5).
- •Whiteside Elem School is the larger school with 680 students compared with 293.
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 Jefferson Elem School better than Whiteside Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Elem School ranks higher (35.2 vs 25.7 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 Jefferson Elem School and Whiteside Elem School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Belleville and Belleville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Elem School: 293. Whiteside Elem School: 680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Elem School and Whiteside Elem School rank in Illinois?
Jefferson Elem School is 1268th of 2,303 and Whiteside Elem School is 1622nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).