C M Bardwell Elem School vs Durkin Park Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 49 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C M Bardwell Elem School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
679 students
Durkin Park Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
679 students
| Measure | C M Bardwell Elem School Aurora, Illinois | Durkin Park Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2014 of 2,303 | #1514 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46640 of 50,301 | #39457 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 679 | 679 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 679 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 80.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 27% |
| city | Aurora | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Durkin Park Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.6 vs 16.9).
- •Durkin Park Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 10%).
- •Durkin Park Elem School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 19%).
- •C M Bardwell Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 80.1%).
- •Durkin Park Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 17.0).
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 C M Bardwell Elem School better than Durkin Park Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Durkin Park Elem School ranks higher (28.6 vs 16.9 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 C M Bardwell Elem School and Durkin Park Elem School?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Aurora and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C M Bardwell Elem School: 679. Durkin Park Elem School: 679. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C M Bardwell Elem School and Durkin Park Elem School rank in Illinois?
C M Bardwell Elem School is 2014th of 2,303 and Durkin Park Elem School is 1514th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).