Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch vs Hammond Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 435 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
98 students
Hammond Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
259 students
| Measure | Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch Chicago, Illinois | Hammond Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2148 of 2,303 | #1936 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #48089 of 50,301 | #45589 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 98 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 98 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 9% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hammond Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.8 vs 14.0).
- •Hammond Elem School does better on math proficiency (9% vs 7%).
- •Hammond Elem School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Hammond Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.2% vs 94.9%).
- •Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 8.4).
- •Hammond Elem School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 98.
- •Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch is a charter school while Hammond Elem School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch better than Hammond Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Hammond Elem School ranks higher (18.8 vs 14.0 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 Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch and Hammond Elem School?
About 435 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch: 98. Hammond Elem School: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch and Hammond Elem School rank in Illinois?
Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch is 2148th of 2,303 and Hammond Elem School is 1936th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).