Brown R Elem Community Acad vs Burr Oak Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brown R Elem Community Acad
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
279 students
Burr Oak Academy
Calumet Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
289 students
| Measure | Brown R Elem Community Acad Chicago, Illinois | Burr Oak Academy Calumet Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1814 of 2,303 | #86 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44147 of 50,301 | #4143 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 279 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 6.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 12% | – |
| city | Chicago | Calumet Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burr Oak Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 21.1).
- •Burr Oak Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.2% vs 97.5%).
- •Brown R Elem Community Acad does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.5).
- •Burr Oak Academy is the larger school with 289 students compared with 279.
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 Brown R Elem Community Acad better than Burr Oak Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Burr Oak Academy ranks higher (81.5 vs 21.1 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 Brown R Elem Community Acad and Burr Oak Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Calumet Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brown R Elem Community Acad: 279. Burr Oak Academy: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brown R Elem Community Acad and Burr Oak Academy rank in Illinois?
Brown R Elem Community Acad is 1814th of 2,303 and Burr Oak Academy is 86th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).