Higgins Elem Community Academy vs Whistler Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 730 m 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
Whistler Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
242 students
| Measure | Higgins Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois | Whistler Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1970 of 2,303 | #1944 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46117 of 50,301 | #45825 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 271 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 12% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.9 vs 18.5).
- •Whistler Elem School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Whistler Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 94.1%).
- •Higgins Elem Community Academy does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.7).
- •Higgins Elem Community Academy is the larger school with 271 students compared with 242.
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 Whistler Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Higgins Elem Community Academy and Whistler Elem School?
About 730 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Higgins Elem Community Academy: 271. Whistler Elem School: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Higgins Elem Community Academy and Whistler Elem School rank in Illinois?
Higgins Elem Community Academy is 1970th of 2,303 and Whistler Elem School is 1944th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).