Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem vs Hay Elem Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 835 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
452 students
Hay Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
247 students
| Measure | Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem Chicago, Illinois | Hay Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2157 of 2,303 | #2113 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #48198 of 50,301 | #47693 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 452 | 247 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 97.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 4% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 3% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hay Elem Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.9 vs 13.7).
- •Hay Elem Community Academy does better on reading proficiency (11% vs 4%).
- •Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94% vs 97.6%).
- •Hay Elem Community Academy does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.3).
- •Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem is the larger school with 452 students compared with 247.
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 Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem better than Hay Elem Community Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Hay Elem Community Academy ranks higher (14.9 vs 13.7 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 Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem and Hay Elem Community Academy?
About 835 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem: 452. Hay Elem Community Academy: 247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem and Hay Elem Community Academy rank in Illinois?
Brunson Math & Sci Specialty Elem is 2157th of 2,303 and Hay Elem Community Academy is 2113th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).