Bell's Crossing Elementary vs Monarch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell's Crossing Elementary
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
877 students
Monarch Elementary
Simpsonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
870 students
| Measure | Bell's Crossing Elementary Simpsonville, South Carolina | Monarch Elementary Simpsonville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #73 of 688 | #48 of 688 |
| National rank | #6475 of 50,301 | #4219 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 877 | 870 |
| Enrollment | 877 | 870 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 82% |
| city | Simpsonville | Simpsonville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monarch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.4 vs 77.4).
- •Monarch Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Monarch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 73%).
- •Bell's Crossing Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.7).
- •Bell's Crossing Elementary is the larger school with 877 students compared with 870.
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 Bell's Crossing Elementary better than Monarch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Monarch Elementary ranks higher (81.4 vs 77.4 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 Bell's Crossing Elementary and Monarch Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Simpsonville and Simpsonville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell's Crossing Elementary: 877. Monarch Elementary: 870. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell's Crossing Elementary and Monarch Elementary rank in South Carolina?
Bell's Crossing Elementary is 73rd of 688 and Monarch Elementary is 48th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).