Durkin Park Elem School vs Richard Byrd Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km 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
Richard Byrd Elementary School
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
266 students
| Measure | Durkin Park Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Richard Byrd Elementary School Burbank, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1514 of 2,303 | #1444 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #39457 of 50,301 | #38043 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 679 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.1% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| city | Chicago | Burbank |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richard Byrd Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.8 vs 28.6).
- •Richard Byrd Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Richard Byrd Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 80.1%).
- •Durkin Park Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.8).
- •Durkin Park Elem School is the larger school with 679 students compared with 266.
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 Richard Byrd Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Richard Byrd Elementary School ranks higher (30.8 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 Richard Byrd Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Burbank in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Durkin Park Elem School: 679. Richard Byrd Elementary School: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Durkin Park Elem School and Richard Byrd Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Durkin Park Elem School is 1514th of 2,303 and Richard Byrd Elementary School is 1444th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).