Jefferson Primary School vs Sunnyside Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 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
Sunnyside Intermediate School
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
344 students
| Measure | Jefferson Primary School Bellwood, Illinois | Sunnyside Intermediate School Berkeley, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #744 of 2,303 | #1667 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #23407 of 50,301 | #41959 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 380 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 380 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 79.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 23% |
| Math proficiency | – | 14% |
| city | Bellwood | Berkeley |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 24.6).
- •Jefferson Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.3% vs 79.7%).
- •Sunnyside Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.5).
- •Jefferson Primary School is the larger school with 380 students compared with 344.
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 Sunnyside Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Primary School ranks higher (52.5 vs 24.6 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 Sunnyside Intermediate School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Bellwood and Berkeley in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jefferson Primary School: 380. Sunnyside Intermediate School: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jefferson Primary School and Sunnyside Intermediate School rank in Illinois?
Jefferson Primary School is 744th of 2,303 and Sunnyside Intermediate School is 1667th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).