Hammond Elem School vs YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 243 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hammond Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
259 students
YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
174 students
| Measure | Hammond Elem School Chicago, Illinois | YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1936 of 2,303 | #669 of 691 |
| National rank | #45589 of 50,301 | #16722 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 259 | 174 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 174 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.2% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hammond Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.8 vs 8.2).
- •Hammond Elem School does better on math proficiency (9% vs 2.5%).
- •Hammond Elem School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.1% vs 94.2%).
- •Hammond Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 19.3).
- •Hammond Elem School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 174.
- •Hammond Elem School is a public school while YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hammond Elem School better than YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS?
On the Success Index (US), Hammond Elem School ranks higher (18.8 vs 8.2 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 Hammond Elem School and YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS?
About 243 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hammond Elem School: 259. YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS: 174. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hammond Elem School and YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS rank in Illinois?
Hammond Elem School is 1936th of 2,303 and YCCS-Latino Youth Alternative HS is 669th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).