Brown R Elem Community Acad vs Calumet Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Calumet Elem School
Calumet Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
316 students
| Measure | Brown R Elem Community Acad Chicago, Illinois | Calumet Elem School Calumet Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1814 of 2,303 | #624 of 670 |
| National rank | #44147 of 50,301 | #14158 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 279 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 9% |
| city | Chicago | Calumet Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brown R Elem Community Acad scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.1 vs 17.6).
- •Brown R Elem Community Acad does better on math proficiency (12% vs 9%).
- •Brown R Elem Community Acad does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Calumet Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56% vs 97.5%).
- •Brown R Elem Community Acad does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 22.6).
- •Calumet Elem School is the larger school with 316 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 Calumet Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Brown R Elem Community Acad ranks higher (21.1 vs 17.6 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 Calumet Elem School?
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. Calumet Elem School: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brown R Elem Community Acad and Calumet Elem School rank in Illinois?
Brown R Elem Community Acad is 1814th of 2,303 and Calumet Elem School is 624th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).