Fort Dearborn Elem School vs Heartland Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 60 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Dearborn Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
298 students
Heartland Elementary School
Geneva · Public elementary · Grades K–5
298 students
| Measure | Fort Dearborn Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Heartland Elementary School Geneva, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1744 of 2,303 | #728 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #43148 of 50,301 | #22963 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 298 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 42% |
| city | Chicago | Geneva |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heartland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.1 vs 22.7).
- •Heartland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7%).
- •Heartland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 11%).
- •Fort Dearborn Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 11.9).
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 Fort Dearborn Elem School better than Heartland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Heartland Elementary School ranks higher (53.1 vs 22.7 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 Fort Dearborn Elem School and Heartland Elementary School?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Geneva in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Dearborn Elem School: 298. Heartland Elementary School: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Dearborn Elem School and Heartland Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Fort Dearborn Elem School is 1744th of 2,303 and Heartland Elementary School is 728th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).