Benavides Steam Academy vs Nicholas A Hermes Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benavides Steam Academy
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades K–2
326 students
Nicholas A Hermes Elem School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
607 students
| Measure | Benavides Steam Academy Aurora, Illinois | Nicholas A Hermes Elem School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #729 of 2,303 | #2100 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #23006 of 50,301 | #47598 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 326 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.2% | 63.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 15% |
| Math proficiency | – | 10% |
| city | Aurora | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benavides Steam Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 15.1).
- •Benavides Steam Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.2% vs 63.4%).
- •Benavides Steam Academy does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 20.2).
- •Nicholas A Hermes Elem School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 326.
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 Benavides Steam Academy better than Nicholas A Hermes Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Benavides Steam Academy ranks higher (53.0 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 Benavides Steam Academy and Nicholas A Hermes Elem School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benavides Steam Academy: 326. Nicholas A Hermes Elem School: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benavides Steam Academy and Nicholas A Hermes Elem School rank in Illinois?
Benavides Steam Academy is 729th 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).