Hedges Elem School vs Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 460 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
Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
390 students
| Measure | Hedges Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2194 of 2,303 | #2110 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #48729 of 50,301 | #47664 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 502 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.6% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 10% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.0 vs 12.4).
- •Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac does better on math proficiency (10% vs 8%).
- •Hedges Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.6% vs 97.4%).
- •Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.3).
- •Hedges Elem School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 390.
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 Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac?
On the Success Index (US), Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac ranks higher (15.0 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 Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac?
About 460 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hedges Elem School: 502. Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hedges Elem School and Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac rank in Illinois?
Hedges Elem School is 2194th of 2,303 and Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac is 2110th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).