Audubon Elem School vs Nicholas A Hermes Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 54 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Audubon Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
606 students
Nicholas A Hermes Elem School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
607 students
| Measure | Audubon Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Nicholas A Hermes Elem School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #557 of 2,303 | #2100 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #19032 of 50,301 | #47598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 606 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 606 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.1% | 63.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 10% |
| city | Chicago | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Audubon Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 15.1).
- •Audubon Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 10%).
- •Audubon Elem School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 15%).
- •Audubon Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.1% vs 63.4%).
- •Audubon Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 20.2).
- •Nicholas A Hermes Elem School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 606.
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 Audubon Elem School better than Nicholas A Hermes Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Audubon Elem School ranks higher (58.7 vs 15.1 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 Audubon Elem School and Nicholas A Hermes Elem School?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Audubon Elem School: 606. Nicholas A Hermes Elem School: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Audubon Elem School and Nicholas A Hermes Elem School rank in Illinois?
Audubon Elem School is 557th of 2,303 and Nicholas A Hermes Elem School is 2100th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).