Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy vs Gardner Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 435 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
374 students
Gardner Elementary School
Waterloo · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
374 students
| Measure | Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy Chicago, Illinois | Gardner Elementary School Waterloo, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2001 of 2,303 | #377 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46518 of 50,301 | #13896 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 374 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 20.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 58% |
| city | Chicago | Waterloo |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardner Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.3 vs 17.1).
- •Gardner Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 9%).
- •Gardner Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 17%).
- •Gardner Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 95.7%).
- •Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.3).
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 Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy better than Gardner Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gardner Elementary School ranks higher (66.3 vs 17.1 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 Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy and Gardner Elementary School?
About 435 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Waterloo in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy: 374. Gardner Elementary School: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy and Gardner Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy is 2001st of 2,303 and Gardner Elementary School is 377th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).