Daniel Burnham Elem School vs J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daniel Burnham Elem School
Cicero · Public elementary · Grades K–2
185 students
J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr
Cicero · Public other · Grades 9–9
941 students
| Measure | Daniel Burnham Elem School Cicero, Illinois | J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr Cicero, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1847 of 2,303 | – |
| National rank | #44716 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 9–9 |
| Students | 185 | 941 |
| Enrollment | 185 | 941 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.3% | 92.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | – |
| Math proficiency | 20% | – |
| city | Cicero | Cicero |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Daniel Burnham Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.3% vs 92.5%).
- •J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.4).
- •J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr is the larger school with 941 students compared with 185.
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 Daniel Burnham Elem School better than J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Daniel Burnham Elem School and J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cicero and Cicero in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daniel Burnham Elem School: 185. J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr: 941. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daniel Burnham Elem School and J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr rank in Illinois?
Daniel Burnham Elem School is 1847th of 2,303 and J Sterling Morton Freshman Cntr is unranked among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).