Budlong Elem School vs Hibbard Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Budlong Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
776 students
Hibbard Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
924 students
| Measure | Budlong Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Hibbard Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #980 of 2,303 | #1770 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #28773 of 50,301 | #43582 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 776 | 924 |
| Enrollment | 776 | 924 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.8% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 27% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Budlong Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.7 vs 22.0).
- •Budlong Elem School does better on math proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Budlong Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 24%).
- •Budlong Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.8% vs 86.9%).
- •Hibbard Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.6).
- •Hibbard Elem School is the larger school with 924 students compared with 776.
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 Budlong Elem School better than Hibbard Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Budlong Elem School ranks higher (44.7 vs 22.0 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 Budlong Elem School and Hibbard Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Budlong Elem School: 776. Hibbard Elem School: 924. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Budlong Elem School and Hibbard Elem School rank in Illinois?
Budlong Elem School is 980th of 2,303 and Hibbard Elem School is 1770th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).