Colemon J Elem Academy vs Higgins Elem Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 930 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colemon J Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
166 students
Higgins Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
271 students
| Measure | Colemon J Elem Academy Chicago, Illinois | Higgins Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1427 of 2,303 | #1970 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #37779 of 50,301 | #46117 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 166 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 166 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.7% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 7.5 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 7.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colemon J Elem Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.1 vs 17.9).
- •Colemon J Elem Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Colemon J Elem Academy does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Colemon J Elem Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 94.1%).
- •Colemon J Elem Academy does better on students per teacher (7.5 vs 11.8).
- •Higgins Elem Community Academy is the larger school with 271 students compared with 166.
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 Colemon J Elem Academy better than Higgins Elem Community Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Colemon J Elem Academy ranks higher (31.1 vs 17.9 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 Colemon J Elem Academy and Higgins Elem Community Academy?
About 930 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colemon J Elem Academy: 166. Higgins Elem Community Academy: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colemon J Elem Academy and Higgins Elem Community Academy rank in Illinois?
Colemon J Elem Academy is 1427th of 2,303 and Higgins Elem Community Academy is 1970th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).