A J Katzenmaier Academy vs Big Hollow Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 23 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
A J Katzenmaier Academy
North Chicago · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
387 students
Big Hollow Primary School
Ingleside · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
387 students
| Measure | A J Katzenmaier Academy North Chicago, Illinois | Big Hollow Primary School Ingleside, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2256 of 2,303 | #140 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49545 of 50,301 | #6122 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 387 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | – |
| Math proficiency | 9% | – |
| city | North Chicago | Ingleside |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Big Hollow Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.0 vs 9.6).
- •Big Hollow Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 99.5%).
- •Big Hollow Primary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.9).
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 A J Katzenmaier Academy better than Big Hollow Primary School?
On the Success Index (US), Big Hollow Primary School ranks higher (78.0 vs 9.6 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 A J Katzenmaier Academy and Big Hollow Primary School?
About 23 km in a straight line, between North Chicago and Ingleside in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
A J Katzenmaier Academy: 387. Big Hollow Primary School: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do A J Katzenmaier Academy and Big Hollow Primary School rank in Illinois?
A J Katzenmaier Academy is 2256th of 2,303 and Big Hollow Primary School is 140th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).