Durkin Park Elem School vs Hometown Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 923 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Durkin Park Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
679 students
Hometown Elem School
Hometown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students
| Measure | Durkin Park Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Hometown Elem School Hometown, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1514 of 2,303 | #1326 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #39457 of 50,301 | #36187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 679 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 68.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Chicago | Hometown |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hometown Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 28.6).
- •Durkin Park Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Hometown Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Hometown Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.6% vs 80.1%).
- •Hometown Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.6).
- •Durkin Park Elem School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 338.
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 Durkin Park Elem School better than Hometown Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Hometown Elem School ranks higher (33.6 vs 28.6 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 Durkin Park Elem School and Hometown Elem School?
About 923 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Hometown in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durkin Park Elem School: 679. Hometown Elem School: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durkin Park Elem School and Hometown Elem School rank in Illinois?
Durkin Park Elem School is 1514th of 2,303 and Hometown Elem School is 1326th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).