Fernwood Elem School vs Hammond Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 16 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernwood Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
259 students
Hammond Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
259 students
| Measure | Fernwood Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Hammond Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1834 of 2,303 | #1936 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44519 of 50,301 | #45589 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 259 | 259 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 8.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 9% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fernwood Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.5 vs 18.8).
- •Fernwood Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 9%).
- •Fernwood Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Fernwood Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 94.2%).
- •Hammond Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 14.4).
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 Fernwood Elem School better than Hammond Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Fernwood Elem School ranks higher (20.5 vs 18.8 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 Fernwood Elem School and Hammond Elem School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fernwood Elem School: 259. Hammond Elem School: 259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fernwood Elem School and Hammond Elem School rank in Illinois?
Fernwood Elem School is 1834th of 2,303 and Hammond Elem School is 1936th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).