Hedges Elem School vs Lara Elem Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 322 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hedges Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
502 students
Lara Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
362 students
| Measure | Hedges Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Lara Elem Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2194 of 2,303 | #1823 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #48729 of 50,301 | #44289 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 502 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 17% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lara Elem Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.9 vs 12.4).
- •Lara Elem Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 8%).
- •Lara Elem Academy does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Lara Elem Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 95.6%).
- •Lara Elem Academy does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.3).
- •Hedges Elem School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 362.
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 Hedges Elem School better than Lara Elem Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Lara Elem Academy ranks higher (20.9 vs 12.4 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 Hedges Elem School and Lara Elem Academy?
About 322 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hedges Elem School: 502. Lara Elem Academy: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hedges Elem School and Lara Elem Academy rank in Illinois?
Hedges Elem School is 2194th of 2,303 and Lara Elem Academy is 1823rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).