Chippewa Elem School vs Nathan Hale Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chippewa Elem School
Palos Heights · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
237 students
Nathan Hale Intermediate
Crestwood · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
175 students
| Measure | Chippewa Elem School Palos Heights, Illinois | Nathan Hale Intermediate Crestwood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 2,303 | #1561 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #10636 of 50,301 | #40346 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 237 | 175 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 175 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 17% |
| city | Palos Heights | Crestwood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chippewa Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 27.1).
- •Chippewa Elem School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 17%).
- •Chippewa Elem School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Nathan Hale Intermediate does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.2).
- •Chippewa Elem School is the larger school with 237 students compared with 175.
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 Chippewa Elem School better than Nathan Hale Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Chippewa Elem School ranks higher (70.9 vs 27.1 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 Chippewa Elem School and Nathan Hale Intermediate?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Palos Heights and Crestwood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chippewa Elem School: 237. Nathan Hale Intermediate: 175. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chippewa Elem School and Nathan Hale Intermediate rank in Illinois?
Chippewa Elem School is 263rd of 2,303 and Nathan Hale Intermediate is 1561st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).