Buzz Aldrin Elem School vs Nathan Hale Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buzz Aldrin Elem School
Schaumburg · Public elementary · Grades K–6
567 students
Nathan Hale Elem School
Schaumburg · Public elementary · Grades K–6
495 students
| Measure | Buzz Aldrin Elem School Schaumburg, Illinois | Nathan Hale Elem School Schaumburg, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #480 of 2,303 | #218 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #17115 of 50,301 | #9000 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 567 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 567 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 63% |
| city | Schaumburg | Schaumburg |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nathan Hale Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 61.5).
- •Nathan Hale Elem School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 51%).
- •Nathan Hale Elem School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Nathan Hale Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.3).
- •Buzz Aldrin Elem School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 495.
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 Buzz Aldrin Elem School better than Nathan Hale Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Nathan Hale Elem School ranks higher (73.4 vs 61.5 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 Buzz Aldrin Elem School and Nathan Hale Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Schaumburg and Schaumburg in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buzz Aldrin Elem School: 567. Nathan Hale Elem School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buzz Aldrin Elem School and Nathan Hale Elem School rank in Illinois?
Buzz Aldrin Elem School is 480th of 2,303 and Nathan Hale Elem School is 218th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).