McKinley Elem School vs Thurgood Marshall Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 819 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Elem School
Bellwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
Thurgood Marshall Elem School
Bellwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
229 students
| Measure | McKinley Elem School Bellwood, Illinois | Thurgood Marshall Elem School Bellwood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2250 of 2,303 | #2187 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49459 of 50,301 | #48658 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 304 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Bellwood | Bellwood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurgood Marshall Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.6 vs 10.0).
- •McKinley Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •McKinley Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 100%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.0).
- •McKinley Elem School is the larger school with 304 students compared with 229.
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 McKinley Elem School better than Thurgood Marshall Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Thurgood Marshall Elem School ranks higher (12.6 vs 10.0 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 McKinley Elem School and Thurgood Marshall Elem School?
About 819 m in a straight line, between Bellwood and Bellwood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Elem School: 304. Thurgood Marshall Elem School: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Elem School and Thurgood Marshall Elem School rank in Illinois?
McKinley Elem School is 2250th of 2,303 and Thurgood Marshall Elem School is 2187th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).