Hamline Elem School vs Hedges Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hamline Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
582 students
Hedges Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
502 students
| Measure | Hamline Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Hedges Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2068 of 2,303 | #2194 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47306 of 50,301 | #48729 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 582 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.9% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 8% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hamline Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.7 vs 12.4).
- •Hamline Elem School does better on math proficiency (9% vs 8%).
- •Hedges Elem School does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 9%).
- •Hedges Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.6% vs 97.9%).
- •Hamline Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.3).
- •Hamline Elem School is the larger school with 582 students compared with 502.
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 Hamline Elem School better than Hedges Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Hamline Elem School ranks higher (15.7 vs 12.4 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 Hamline Elem School and Hedges Elem School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hamline Elem School: 582. Hedges Elem School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hamline Elem School and Hedges Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hamline Elem School is 2068th of 2,303 and Hedges Elem School is 2194th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).