Burroughs Elem School vs Irving Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 186 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burroughs Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
303 students
Irving Elementary School
Bloomington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
303 students
| Measure | Burroughs Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Irving Elementary School Bloomington, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1006 of 2,303 | #1791 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #29566 of 50,301 | #43844 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 303 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 7.5% |
| city | Chicago | Bloomington |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burroughs Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 21.6).
- •Burroughs Elem School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 7.5%).
- •Burroughs Elem School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 17%).
- •Irving Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.2% vs 92.4%).
- •Burroughs Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.1).
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 Burroughs Elem School better than Irving Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Burroughs Elem School ranks higher (43.5 vs 21.6 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 Burroughs Elem School and Irving Elementary School?
About 186 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Bloomington in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burroughs Elem School: 303. Irving Elementary School: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burroughs Elem School and Irving Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Burroughs Elem School is 1006th of 2,303 and Irving Elementary School is 1791st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).