Harvard Park Elem School vs Till Elem Math & Science Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 281 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harvard Park Elem School
Springfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
370 students
Till Elem Math & Science Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
370 students
| Measure | Harvard Park Elem School Springfield, Illinois | Till Elem Math & Science Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1949 of 2,303 | #2258 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45912 of 50,301 | #49589 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 370 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 97% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 2.5% |
| city | Springfield | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harvard Park Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.3 vs 9.5).
- •Harvard Park Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Till Elem Math & Science Academy does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Harvard Park Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.6% vs 97%).
- •Harvard Park Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.4).
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 Harvard Park Elem School better than Till Elem Math & Science Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Harvard Park Elem School ranks higher (18.3 vs 9.5 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 Harvard Park Elem School and Till Elem Math & Science Academy?
About 281 km in a straight line, between Springfield and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harvard Park Elem School: 370. Till Elem Math & Science Academy: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harvard Park Elem School and Till Elem Math & Science Academy rank in Illinois?
Harvard Park Elem School is 1949th of 2,303 and Till Elem Math & Science Academy is 2258th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).