Hay Elem Community Academy vs YCCS West
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 637 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
YCCS West
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
80 students
| Measure | Hay Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois | YCCS West Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2113 of 2,303 | #666 of 691 |
| National rank | #47693 of 50,301 | #16701 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 247 | 80 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 80 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.6% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 40.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hay Elem Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.9 vs 8.6).
- •YCCS West does better on math proficiency (5% vs 3%).
- •Hay Elem Community Academy does better on reading proficiency (11% vs 5%).
- •YCCS West does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.5% vs 97.6%).
- •Hay Elem Community Academy does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 40.0).
- •Hay Elem Community Academy is the larger school with 247 students compared with 80.
- •Hay Elem Community Academy is a public school while YCCS West 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 YCCS West?
On the Success Index (US), Hay Elem Community Academy ranks higher (14.9 vs 8.6 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 YCCS West?
About 637 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hay Elem Community Academy: 247. YCCS West: 80. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hay Elem Community Academy and YCCS West rank in Illinois?
Hay Elem Community Academy is 2113th of 2,303 and YCCS West is 666th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).