Burr Oak Academy vs Colemon J Elem Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 967 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burr Oak Academy
Calumet Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
289 students
Colemon J Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
166 students
| Measure | Burr Oak Academy Calumet Park, Illinois | Colemon J Elem Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #86 of 2,303 | #1427 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #4143 of 50,301 | #37779 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 289 | 166 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.2% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 7.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 37% |
| Math proficiency | – | 22% |
| city | Calumet Park | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burr Oak Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 31.1).
- •Burr Oak Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.2% vs 77.7%).
- •Colemon J Elem Academy does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 14.5).
- •Burr Oak Academy is the larger school with 289 students compared with 166.
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 Oak Academy better than Colemon J Elem Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Burr Oak Academy ranks higher (81.5 vs 31.1 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 Burr Oak Academy and Colemon J Elem Academy?
About 967 m in a straight line, between Calumet Park and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burr Oak Academy: 289. Colemon J Elem Academy: 166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burr Oak Academy and Colemon J Elem Academy rank in Illinois?
Burr Oak Academy is 86th of 2,303 and Colemon J Elem Academy is 1427th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).