Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy vs Gillespie Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
264 students
Gillespie Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
288 students
| Measure | Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy Chicago, Illinois | Gillespie Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1766 of 2,303 | #1820 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #43510 of 50,301 | #44277 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 264 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.4% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 4% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.1 vs 20.9).
- •Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy does better on math proficiency (14% vs 4%).
- •Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 20%).
- •Gillespie Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 81.4%).
- •Gillespie Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.6).
- •Gillespie Elem School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 264.
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 Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy better than Gillespie Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy ranks higher (22.1 vs 20.9 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 Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy and Gillespie Elem School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy: 264. Gillespie Elem School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy and Gillespie Elem School rank in Illinois?
Burnside Elem Scholastic Academy is 1766th of 2,303 and Gillespie Elem School is 1820th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).