Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy vs Thurgood Marshall Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 143 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
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Rockford · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
374 students
| Measure | Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy Chicago, Illinois | Thurgood Marshall Elementary Rockford, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2001 of 2,303 | #107 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46518 of 50,301 | #5006 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 374 | 374 |
| Enrollment | 374 | 374 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 35.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 88% |
| city | Chicago | Rockford |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.0 vs 17.1).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 9%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 17%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.3% vs 95.7%).
- •Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 17.8).
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 Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thurgood Marshall Elementary ranks higher (80.0 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 Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
About 143 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Rockford in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy: 374. Thurgood Marshall Elementary: 374. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy and Thurgood Marshall Elementary rank in Illinois?
Burnham Elem Inclusive Academy is 2001st of 2,303 and Thurgood Marshall Elementary is 107th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).