Burr Oak Academy vs Higgins Elem Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km 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
Higgins Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
271 students
| Measure | Burr Oak Academy Calumet Park, Illinois | Higgins Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #86 of 2,303 | #1970 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #4143 of 50,301 | #46117 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 289 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 289 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.2% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 7.5% |
| city | Calumet Park | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burr Oak Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 17.9).
- •Burr Oak Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.2% vs 94.1%).
- •Higgins Elem Community Academy does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.5).
- •Burr Oak Academy is the larger school with 289 students compared with 271.
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 Higgins Elem Community Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Burr Oak Academy ranks higher (81.5 vs 17.9 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 Burr Oak Academy and Higgins Elem Community Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Calumet Park and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burr Oak Academy: 289. Higgins Elem Community Academy: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burr Oak Academy and Higgins Elem Community Academy rank in Illinois?
Burr Oak Academy is 86th of 2,303 and Higgins Elem Community Academy is 1970th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).