Haley Elem Academy vs Higgins Elem Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Haley Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
458 students
Higgins Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
271 students
| Measure | Haley Elem Academy Chicago, Illinois | Higgins Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2142 of 2,303 | #1970 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #48064 of 50,301 | #46117 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 458 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 7.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Higgins Elem Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.9 vs 14.1).
- •Haley Elem Academy does better on math proficiency (13% vs 7.5%).
- •Higgins Elem Community Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Higgins Elem Community Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.1% vs 98%).
- •Higgins Elem Community Academy does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.9).
- •Haley Elem Academy is the larger school with 458 students compared with 271.
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 Haley Elem Academy better than Higgins Elem Community Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Higgins Elem Community Academy ranks higher (17.9 vs 14.1 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 Haley Elem Academy and Higgins Elem Community Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Haley Elem Academy: 458. Higgins Elem Community Academy: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Haley Elem Academy and Higgins Elem Community Academy rank in Illinois?
Haley Elem Academy is 2142nd of 2,303 and Higgins Elem Community Academy is 1970th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).