Hay Elem Community Academy vs Howe Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 721 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hay Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
247 students
Howe Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
341 students
| Measure | Hay Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois | Howe Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2113 of 2,303 | #1867 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47693 of 50,301 | #44900 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 247 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 3% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howe Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 14.9).
- •Hay Elem Community Academy does better on reading proficiency (11% vs 5%).
- •Howe Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.7% vs 97.6%).
- •Howe Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.2).
- •Howe Elem School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 247.
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 Hay Elem Community Academy better than Howe Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Howe Elem School ranks higher (19.9 vs 14.9 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 Hay Elem Community Academy and Howe Elem School?
About 721 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hay Elem Community Academy: 247. Howe Elem School: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hay Elem Community Academy and Howe Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hay Elem Community Academy is 2113th of 2,303 and Howe Elem School is 1867th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).