Black Hawk Elem School vs Harvard Park 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.
Black Hawk Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
234 students
Harvard Park Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
| Measure | Black Hawk Elem School Springfield, Illinois | Harvard Park Elem School Springfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1596 of 2,303 | #1949 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #41053 of 50,301 | #45912 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 234 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 234 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.2% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Springfield | Springfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Black Hawk Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.0 vs 18.3).
- •Black Hawk Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Black Hawk Elem School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Black Hawk Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.2% vs 87.6%).
- •Harvard Park Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.0).
- •Harvard Park Elem School is the larger school with 370 students compared with 234.
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 Black Hawk Elem School better than Harvard Park Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Black Hawk Elem School ranks higher (26.0 vs 18.3 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 Black Hawk Elem School and Harvard Park Elem School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Springfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Black Hawk Elem School: 234. Harvard Park Elem School: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Black Hawk Elem School and Harvard Park Elem School rank in Illinois?
Black Hawk Elem School is 1596th of 2,303 and Harvard Park Elem School is 1949th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).