Grimes Elem School vs Hale Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grimes Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
368 students
Hale Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
791 students
| Measure | Grimes Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Hale Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1325 of 2,303 | #1549 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #36184 of 50,301 | #40079 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 368 | 791 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 791 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72% | 67.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 28% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grimes Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 27.5).
- •Grimes Elem School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 28%).
- •Hale Elem School does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 29%).
- •Hale Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.5% vs 72%).
- •Grimes Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 15.5).
- •Hale Elem School is the larger school with 791 students compared with 368.
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 Grimes Elem School better than Hale Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Grimes Elem School ranks higher (33.6 vs 27.5 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 Grimes Elem School and Hale Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grimes Elem School: 368. Hale Elem School: 791. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grimes Elem School and Hale Elem School rank in Illinois?
Grimes Elem School is 1325th of 2,303 and Hale Elem School is 1549th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).