Ashburn Community Elem School vs Durkin Park Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashburn Community Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
324 students
Durkin Park Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
679 students
| Measure | Ashburn Community Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Durkin Park Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1754 of 2,303 | #1514 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #43369 of 50,301 | #39457 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 324 | 679 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 679 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durkin Park Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 22.3).
- •Durkin Park Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Durkin Park Elem School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 21%).
- •Ashburn Community Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.5% vs 80.1%).
- •Ashburn Community Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 12.6).
- •Durkin Park Elem School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 324.
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 Ashburn Community Elem School better than Durkin Park Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Durkin Park Elem School ranks higher (28.6 vs 22.3 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 Ashburn Community Elem School and Durkin Park Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashburn Community Elem School: 324. Durkin Park Elem School: 679. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashburn Community Elem School and Durkin Park Elem School rank in Illinois?
Ashburn Community Elem School is 1754th of 2,303 and Durkin Park Elem School is 1514th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).