Hay Elem Community Academy vs Nash Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 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
Nash Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
255 students
| Measure | Hay Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois | Nash Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2113 of 2,303 | #1976 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47693 of 50,301 | #46238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 247 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nash Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.7 vs 14.9).
- •Hay Elem Community Academy does better on math proficiency (3% vs 2.5%).
- •Hay Elem Community Academy does better on reading proficiency (11% vs 2.5%).
- •Nash Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91% vs 97.6%).
- •Nash Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 11.2).
- •Nash Elem School is the larger school with 255 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 Nash Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Nash Elem School ranks higher (17.7 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 Nash Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hay Elem Community Academy: 247. Nash Elem School: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hay Elem Community Academy and Nash Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hay Elem Community Academy is 2113th of 2,303 and Nash Elem School is 1976th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).