Hefferan Elem School vs YCCS-Scholastic Achievement HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 543 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hefferan Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
214 students
YCCS-Scholastic Achievement HS
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
117 students
| Measure | Hefferan Elem School Chicago, Illinois | YCCS-Scholastic Achievement HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1874 of 2,303 | #670 of 691 |
| National rank | #44964 of 50,301 | #16723 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 214 | 117 |
| Enrollment | 214 | 117 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 93.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hefferan Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.8 vs 8.2).
- •Hefferan Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Hefferan Elem School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Hefferan Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.3% vs 93.2%).
- •Hefferan Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 23.4).
- •Hefferan Elem School is the larger school with 214 students compared with 117.
- •Hefferan Elem School is a public school while YCCS-Scholastic Achievement HS 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 Hefferan Elem School better than YCCS-Scholastic Achievement HS?
On the Success Index (US), Hefferan Elem School ranks higher (19.8 vs 8.2 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 Hefferan Elem School and YCCS-Scholastic Achievement HS?
About 543 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hefferan Elem School: 214. YCCS-Scholastic Achievement HS: 117. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hefferan Elem School and YCCS-Scholastic Achievement HS rank in Illinois?
Hefferan Elem School is 1874th of 2,303 and YCCS-Scholastic Achievement HS is 670th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).