Beard Elem School vs Hitch Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beard Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
327 students
Hitch Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
495 students
| Measure | Beard Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Hitch Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1283 of 2,303 | #1206 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #35428 of 50,301 | #34035 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 327 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 50.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 31% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hitch Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.9 vs 34.7).
- •Hitch Elem School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 10%).
- •Hitch Elem School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 10%).
- •Beard Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 50.1%).
- •Beard Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 13.4).
- •Hitch Elem School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 327.
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 Beard Elem School better than Hitch Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Hitch Elem School ranks higher (36.9 vs 34.7 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 Beard Elem School and Hitch Elem School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beard Elem School: 327. Hitch Elem School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beard Elem School and Hitch Elem School rank in Illinois?
Beard Elem School is 1283rd of 2,303 and Hitch Elem School is 1206th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).