Grove Avenue Elem School vs Hough Street 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.
Grove Avenue Elem School
Barrington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
511 students
Hough Street Elem School
Barrington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
244 students
| Measure | Grove Avenue Elem School Barrington, Illinois | Hough Street Elem School Barrington, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #45 of 2,303 | #84 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #2356 of 50,301 | #4055 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 511 | 244 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 244 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.6% | 15.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 62% |
| city | Barrington | Barrington |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grove Avenue Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 81.7).
- •Grove Avenue Elem School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Grove Avenue Elem School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 67%).
- •Hough Street Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.6% vs 16.6%).
- •Hough Street Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.8).
- •Grove Avenue Elem School is the larger school with 511 students compared with 244.
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 Grove Avenue Elem School better than Hough Street Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Grove Avenue Elem School ranks higher (85.2 vs 81.7 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 Grove Avenue Elem School and Hough Street Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Barrington and Barrington in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grove Avenue Elem School: 511. Hough Street Elem School: 244. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grove Avenue Elem School and Hough Street Elem School rank in Illinois?
Grove Avenue Elem School is 45th of 2,303 and Hough Street Elem School is 84th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).