Brighton Park Elem School vs Burroughs Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 538 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton Park Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
298 students
Burroughs Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
303 students
| Measure | Brighton Park Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Burroughs Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1899 of 2,303 | #1006 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45269 of 50,301 | #29566 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 298 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 38% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burroughs Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 19.3).
- •Burroughs Elem School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 11%).
- •Burroughs Elem School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 18%).
- •Brighton Park Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 92.4%).
- •Burroughs Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.5).
- •Burroughs Elem School is the larger school with 303 students compared with 298.
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 Brighton Park Elem School better than Burroughs Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Burroughs Elem School ranks higher (43.5 vs 19.3 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 Brighton Park Elem School and Burroughs Elem School?
About 538 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brighton Park Elem School: 298. Burroughs Elem School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brighton Park Elem School and Burroughs Elem School rank in Illinois?
Brighton Park Elem School is 1899th of 2,303 and Burroughs Elem School is 1006th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).