Higgins Elem Community Academy vs Rose E Krug Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 56 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Higgins Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
271 students
Rose E Krug Elem School
Aurora · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students
| Measure | Higgins Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois | Rose E Krug Elem School Aurora, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1970 of 2,303 | #2095 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46117 of 50,301 | #47550 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 271 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 66.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 12% |
| city | Chicago | Aurora |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Higgins Elem Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.9 vs 15.2).
- •Rose E Krug Elem School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Higgins Elem Community Academy does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Rose E Krug Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.8% vs 94.1%).
- •Higgins Elem Community Academy does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 18.1).
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 Higgins Elem Community Academy better than Rose E Krug Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Higgins Elem Community Academy ranks higher (17.9 vs 15.2 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 Higgins Elem Community Academy and Rose E Krug Elem School?
About 56 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Aurora in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Higgins Elem Community Academy: 271. Rose E Krug Elem School: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Higgins Elem Community Academy and Rose E Krug Elem School rank in Illinois?
Higgins Elem Community Academy is 1970th of 2,303 and Rose E Krug Elem School is 2095th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).