Dirksen Elem School vs J Leigh Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dirksen Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,263 students
J Leigh Elem School
Norridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
612 students
| Measure | Dirksen Elem School Chicago, Illinois | J Leigh Elem School Norridge, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #987 of 2,303 | #702 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #29052 of 50,301 | #22360 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,263 | 612 |
| Enrollment | 1,263 | 612 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 41.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 47% |
| city | Chicago | Norridge |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J Leigh Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.0 vs 44.3).
- •Dirksen Elem School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Dirksen Elem School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 46%).
- •J Leigh Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.7% vs 75.9%).
- •J Leigh Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.8).
- •Dirksen Elem School is the larger school with 1,263 students compared with 612.
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 Dirksen Elem School better than J Leigh Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), J Leigh Elem School ranks higher (54.0 vs 44.3 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 Dirksen Elem School and J Leigh Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Norridge in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dirksen Elem School: 1,263. J Leigh Elem School: 612. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dirksen Elem School and J Leigh Elem School rank in Illinois?
Dirksen Elem School is 987th of 2,303 and J Leigh Elem School is 702nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).