Garvey M Elem School vs Hughes L Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garvey M Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
262 students
Hughes L Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
431 students
| Measure | Garvey M Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Hughes L Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2092 of 2,303 | #1841 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47530 of 50,301 | #44654 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 262 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 262 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.7% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 4% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hughes L Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.3 vs 15.2).
- •Hughes L Elem School does better on math proficiency (4% vs 2.5%).
- •Hughes L Elem School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 12%).
- •Hughes L Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87% vs 92.7%).
- •Hughes L Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.5).
- •Hughes L Elem School is the larger school with 431 students compared with 262.
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 Garvey M Elem School better than Hughes L Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Hughes L Elem School ranks higher (20.3 vs 15.2 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 Garvey M Elem School and Hughes L Elem School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garvey M Elem School: 262. Hughes L Elem School: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garvey M Elem School and Hughes L Elem School rank in Illinois?
Garvey M Elem School is 2092nd of 2,303 and Hughes L Elem School is 1841st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).