Jefferson Primary School vs John Laidlaw Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jefferson Primary School
Bellwood · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
380 students
John Laidlaw Elem School
Western Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
380 students
| Measure | Jefferson Primary School Bellwood, Illinois | John Laidlaw Elem School Western Springs, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #744 of 2,303 | #64 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #23407 of 50,301 | #3230 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 380 | 380 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 380 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | – |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 68% |
| Math proficiency | – | 74% |
| city | Bellwood | Western Springs |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Laidlaw Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 52.5).
- •Jefferson Primary School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.3).
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 Primary School better than John Laidlaw Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), John Laidlaw Elem School ranks higher (83.3 vs 52.5 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 Jefferson Primary School and John Laidlaw Elem School?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Bellwood and Western Springs in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Primary School: 380. John Laidlaw Elem School: 380. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Primary School and John Laidlaw Elem School rank in Illinois?
Jefferson Primary School is 744th of 2,303 and John Laidlaw Elem School is 64th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).