Gillespie Elem School vs Harlan Community Academy HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 686 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gillespie Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
288 students
Harlan Community Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
220 students
| Measure | Gillespie Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Harlan Community Academy HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1820 of 2,303 | #602 of 691 |
| National rank | #44277 of 50,301 | #16008 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 288 | 220 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 220 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gillespie Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.9 vs 15.3).
- •Gillespie Elem School does better on math proficiency (4% vs 2.5%).
- •Gillespie Elem School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 2.5%).
- •Gillespie Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 90.5%).
- •Harlan Community Academy HS does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.0).
- •Gillespie Elem School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 220.
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 Gillespie Elem School better than Harlan Community Academy HS?
On the Success Index (US), Gillespie Elem School ranks higher (20.9 vs 15.3 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 Gillespie Elem School and Harlan Community Academy HS?
About 686 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gillespie Elem School: 288. Harlan Community Academy HS: 220. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gillespie Elem School and Harlan Community Academy HS rank in Illinois?
Gillespie Elem School is 1820th of 2,303 and Harlan Community Academy HS is 602nd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).