Beard Elem School vs Union Ridge Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 857 m 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
Union Ridge Elem School
Harwood Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
664 students
| Measure | Beard Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Union Ridge Elem School Harwood Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1283 of 2,303 | #488 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #35428 of 50,301 | #17323 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 327 | 664 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 664 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 50.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 42% |
| city | Chicago | Harwood Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union Ridge Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 34.7).
- •Union Ridge Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 10%).
- •Union Ridge Elem School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 10%).
- •Beard Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 50.6%).
- •Beard Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 13.3).
- •Union Ridge Elem School is the larger school with 664 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 Union Ridge Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Union Ridge Elem School ranks higher (61.3 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 Union Ridge Elem School?
About 857 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Harwood Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beard Elem School: 327. Union Ridge Elem School: 664. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beard Elem School and Union Ridge Elem School rank in Illinois?
Beard Elem School is 1283rd of 2,303 and Union Ridge Elem School is 488th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).