Beethoven Elem School vs Hendricks Elem Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beethoven Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
333 students
Hendricks Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
217 students
| Measure | Beethoven Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Hendricks Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2090 of 2,303 | #1983 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47518 of 50,301 | #46380 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 333 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.3% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hendricks Elem Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.4 vs 15.2).
- •Hendricks Elem Community Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Hendricks Elem Community Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Beethoven Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.3% vs 97.2%).
- •Hendricks Elem Community Academy does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.3).
- •Beethoven Elem School is the larger school with 333 students compared with 217.
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 Beethoven Elem School better than Hendricks Elem Community Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Hendricks Elem Community Academy ranks higher (17.4 vs 15.2 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 Beethoven Elem School and Hendricks Elem Community Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beethoven Elem School: 333. Hendricks Elem Community Academy: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beethoven Elem School and Hendricks Elem Community Academy rank in Illinois?
Beethoven Elem School is 2090th of 2,303 and Hendricks Elem Community Academy is 1983rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).