Bright Elem School vs Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bright Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
236 students
Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
374 students
| Measure | Bright Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1865 of 2,303 | #2001 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44875 of 50,301 | #46518 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 236 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72% | 95.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 9% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bright Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 17.1).
- •Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy does better on math proficiency (9% vs 7.5%).
- •Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Bright Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 95.7%).
- •Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.1).
- •Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy is the larger school with 374 students compared with 236.
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 Bright Elem School better than Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Bright Elem School ranks higher (19.9 vs 17.1 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 Bright Elem School and Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bright Elem School: 236. Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bright Elem School and Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy rank in Illinois?
Bright Elem School is 1865th of 2,303 and Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy is 2001st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).