Hometown Elem School vs Richard Byrd Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 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
Richard Byrd Elementary School
Burbank · Public elementary · Grades K–5
266 students
| Measure | Hometown Elem School Hometown, Illinois | Richard Byrd Elementary School Burbank, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1326 of 2,303 | #1444 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #36187 of 50,301 | #38043 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 338 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 61.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Hometown | Burbank |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hometown Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.6 vs 30.8).
- •Richard Byrd Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Richard Byrd Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 68.6%).
- •Hometown Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 14.8).
- •Hometown Elem School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 266.
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 Richard Byrd Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Hometown Elem School ranks higher (33.6 vs 30.8 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 Richard Byrd Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Hometown and Burbank in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hometown Elem School: 338. Richard Byrd Elementary School: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hometown Elem School and Richard Byrd Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Hometown Elem School is 1326th of 2,303 and Richard Byrd Elementary School is 1444th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).