Hayt Elem School vs Swift Elem Specialty School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hayt Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
851 students
Swift Elem Specialty School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
533 students
| Measure | Hayt Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Swift Elem Specialty School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1405 of 2,303 | #1649 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #37351 of 50,301 | #41734 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 851 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 851 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 24% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hayt Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 25.0).
- •Hayt Elem School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 24%).
- •Hayt Elem School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 23%).
- •Hayt Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82% vs 86.7%).
- •Swift Elem Specialty School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.7).
- •Hayt Elem School is the larger school with 851 students compared with 533.
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 Hayt Elem School better than Swift Elem Specialty School?
On the Success Index (US), Hayt Elem School ranks higher (31.8 vs 25.0 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 Hayt Elem School and Swift Elem Specialty School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hayt Elem School: 851. Swift Elem Specialty School: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hayt Elem School and Swift Elem Specialty School rank in Illinois?
Hayt Elem School is 1405th of 2,303 and Swift Elem Specialty School is 1649th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).