Hay Elem Community Academy vs KIPP Academy Chicago Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km 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
KIPP Academy Chicago Campus
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
649 students
| Measure | Hay Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois | KIPP Academy Chicago Campus Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2113 of 2,303 | #2268 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47693 of 50,301 | #49728 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 247 | 649 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 649 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 162.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 20% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hay Elem Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.9 vs 8.9).
- •KIPP Academy Chicago Campus does better on math proficiency (20% vs 3%).
- •KIPP Academy Chicago Campus does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 11%).
- •KIPP Academy Chicago Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.8% vs 97.6%).
- •Hay Elem Community Academy does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 162.3).
- •KIPP Academy Chicago Campus is the larger school with 649 students compared with 247.
- •Hay Elem Community Academy is a public school while KIPP Academy Chicago Campus 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 Hay Elem Community Academy better than KIPP Academy Chicago Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Hay Elem Community Academy ranks higher (14.9 vs 8.9 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 KIPP Academy Chicago Campus?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hay Elem Community Academy: 247. KIPP Academy Chicago Campus: 649. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hay Elem Community Academy and KIPP Academy Chicago Campus rank in Illinois?
Hay Elem Community Academy is 2113th of 2,303 and KIPP Academy Chicago Campus is 2268th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).