Hitch Elem School vs Norwood Park Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hitch Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
495 students
Norwood Park Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
314 students
| Measure | Hitch Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Norwood Park Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1206 of 2,303 | #193 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #34035 of 50,301 | #8091 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 495 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 14% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 58% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norwood Park Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 36.9).
- •Norwood Park Elem School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 31%).
- •Norwood Park Elem School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 30%).
- •Norwood Park Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14% vs 50.1%).
- •Norwood Park Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.4).
- •Hitch Elem School is the larger school with 495 students compared with 314.
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 Hitch Elem School better than Norwood Park Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Norwood Park Elem School ranks higher (74.8 vs 36.9 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 Hitch Elem School and Norwood Park Elem School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hitch Elem School: 495. Norwood Park Elem School: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hitch Elem School and Norwood Park Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hitch Elem School is 1206th of 2,303 and Norwood Park Elem School is 193rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).