Fernwood Elem School vs Hughes L Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 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
Hughes L Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
431 students
| Measure | Fernwood Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Hughes L Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1834 of 2,303 | #1841 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44519 of 50,301 | #44654 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 259 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 4% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.5 vs 20.3).
- •Fernwood Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 4%).
- •Fernwood Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Hughes L Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87% vs 87.6%).
- •Hughes L Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.4).
- •Hughes L Elem School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 259.
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 Hughes L Elem School?
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 Fernwood Elem School and Hughes L Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fernwood Elem School: 259. Hughes L Elem School: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fernwood Elem School and Hughes L Elem School rank in Illinois?
Fernwood Elem School is 1834th of 2,303 and Hughes L Elem School is 1841st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).