Burr Oak Elem School vs Colemon J Elem Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burr Oak Elem School
Calumet Park · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
290 students
Colemon J Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
166 students
| Measure | Burr Oak Elem School Calumet Park, Illinois | Colemon J Elem Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1702 of 2,303 | #1427 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #42412 of 50,301 | #37779 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 290 | 166 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.2% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 32.2 | 7.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 22% |
| city | Calumet Park | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colemon J Elem Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 23.8).
- •Colemon J Elem Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 11%).
- •Colemon J Elem Academy does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 18%).
- •Burr Oak Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 77.7%).
- •Colemon J Elem Academy does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 32.2).
- •Burr Oak Elem School is the larger school with 290 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 Elem School better than Colemon J Elem Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Colemon J Elem Academy ranks higher (31.1 vs 23.8 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 Elem School and Colemon J Elem Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Calumet Park and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burr Oak Elem School: 290. Colemon J Elem Academy: 166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burr Oak Elem School and Colemon J Elem Academy rank in Illinois?
Burr Oak Elem School is 1702nd of 2,303 and Colemon J Elem Academy is 1427th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).