Burke Elem School vs Kozminski Elem Community Academy
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.
Burke Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
323 students
Kozminski Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
275 students
| Measure | Burke Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Kozminski Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2158 of 2,303 | #1804 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #48199 of 50,301 | #44033 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 323 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 79.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 2% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 12% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kozminski Elem Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.3 vs 13.7).
- •Kozminski Elem Community Academy does better on math proficiency (12% vs 4%).
- •Kozminski Elem Community Academy does better on reading proficiency (7.5% vs 2%).
- •Kozminski Elem Community Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.3% vs 96%).
- •Kozminski Elem Community Academy does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 12.9).
- •Burke Elem School is the larger school with 323 students compared with 275.
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 Burke Elem School better than Kozminski Elem Community Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Kozminski Elem Community Academy ranks higher (21.3 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 Burke Elem School and Kozminski Elem Community Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burke Elem School: 323. Kozminski Elem Community Academy: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burke Elem School and Kozminski Elem Community Academy rank in Illinois?
Burke Elem School is 2158th of 2,303 and Kozminski Elem Community Academy is 1804th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).