Long Beach Elem School vs Nicholson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Long Beach Elem School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
632 students
Nicholson Elem School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades K–5
337 students
| Measure | Long Beach Elem School Montgomery, Illinois | Nicholson Elem School Montgomery, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1652 of 2,303 | #1824 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #41776 of 50,301 | #44298 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 632 | 337 |
| Enrollment | 632 | 337 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 58.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 7.5% |
| city | Montgomery | Montgomery |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Long Beach Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.9 vs 20.9).
- •Long Beach Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •Long Beach Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Nicholson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 59.5%).
- •Nicholson Elem School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.1).
- •Long Beach Elem School is the larger school with 632 students compared with 337.
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 Long Beach Elem School better than Nicholson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Long Beach Elem School ranks higher (24.9 vs 20.9 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 Long Beach Elem School and Nicholson Elem School?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Montgomery and Montgomery in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Long Beach Elem School: 632. Nicholson Elem School: 337. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Long Beach Elem School and Nicholson Elem School rank in Illinois?
Long Beach Elem School is 1652nd of 2,303 and Nicholson Elem School is 1824th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).