Burr Elem School vs Sabin Elem Magnet 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.
Burr Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
465 students
Sabin Elem Magnet School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
354 students
| Measure | Burr Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Sabin Elem Magnet School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #694 of 2,303 | #1839 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #22267 of 50,301 | #44622 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 465 | 354 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 354 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 12% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burr Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 20.4).
- •Burr Elem School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 12%).
- •Burr Elem School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 15%).
- •Burr Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 86.7%).
- •Sabin Elem Magnet School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.5).
- •Burr Elem School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 354.
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 Burr Elem School better than Sabin Elem Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Burr Elem School ranks higher (54.1 vs 20.4 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 Burr Elem School and Sabin Elem Magnet School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burr Elem School: 465. Sabin Elem Magnet School: 354. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burr Elem School and Sabin Elem Magnet School rank in Illinois?
Burr Elem School is 694th of 2,303 and Sabin Elem Magnet School is 1839th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).