Burr Oak Elem School vs White Elem Career Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 866 m 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
White Elem Career Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
116 students
| Measure | Burr Oak Elem School Calumet Park, Illinois | White Elem Career Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1702 of 2,303 | #2155 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #42412 of 50,301 | #48161 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 290 | 116 |
| Enrollment | 290 | 116 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.2% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | 32.2 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 2.5% |
| city | Calumet Park | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burr Oak Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.8 vs 13.9).
- •Burr Oak Elem School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 2.5%).
- •Burr Oak Elem School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 7.5%).
- •Burr Oak Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 92.2%).
- •White Elem Career Academy does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 32.2).
- •Burr Oak Elem School is the larger school with 290 students compared with 116.
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 White Elem Career Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Burr Oak Elem School ranks higher (23.8 vs 13.9 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 Elem School and White Elem Career Academy?
About 866 m in a straight line, between Calumet Park and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burr Oak Elem School: 290. White Elem Career Academy: 116. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burr Oak Elem School and White Elem Career Academy rank in Illinois?
Burr Oak Elem School is 1702nd of 2,303 and White Elem Career Academy is 2155th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).