Burley Elem School vs Harriet Tubman Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burley Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
494 students
Harriet Tubman Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
308 students
| Measure | Burley Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Harriet Tubman Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 2,303 | #612 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6295 of 50,301 | #20447 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 494 | 308 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 308 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.3% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 37% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burley Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 56.7).
- •Burley Elem School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 37%).
- •Burley Elem School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 46%).
- •Burley Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.3% vs 33.8%).
- •Harriet Tubman Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 16.5).
- •Burley Elem School is the larger school with 494 students compared with 308.
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 Burley Elem School better than Harriet Tubman Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Burley Elem School ranks higher (77.7 vs 56.7 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 Burley Elem School and Harriet Tubman Elem School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burley Elem School: 494. Harriet Tubman Elem School: 308. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burley Elem School and Harriet Tubman Elem School rank in Illinois?
Burley Elem School is 144th of 2,303 and Harriet Tubman Elem School is 612th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).