Hometown Elem School vs J M Hannum Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hometown Elem School
Hometown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
338 students
J M Hannum Elem School
Oak Lawn · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
| Measure | Hometown Elem School Hometown, Illinois | J M Hannum Elem School Oak Lawn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1326 of 2,303 | #976 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #36187 of 50,301 | #28737 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 338 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 34% |
| city | Hometown | Oak Lawn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •J M Hannum Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.8 vs 33.6).
- •J M Hannum Elem School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •J M Hannum Elem School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 32%).
- •J M Hannum Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 68.6%).
- •Hometown Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 13.7).
- •J M Hannum Elem School is the larger school with 410 students compared with 338.
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 Hometown Elem School better than J M Hannum Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), J M Hannum Elem School ranks higher (44.8 vs 33.6 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 Hometown Elem School and J M Hannum Elem School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Hometown and Oak Lawn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hometown Elem School: 338. J M Hannum Elem School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hometown Elem School and J M Hannum Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hometown Elem School is 1326th of 2,303 and J M Hannum Elem School is 976th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).