Hughes C Elem School vs Mason Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 520 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hughes C Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
169 students
Mason Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
241 students
| Measure | Hughes C Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Mason Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2017 of 2,303 | #2108 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46656 of 50,301 | #47649 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 169 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 169 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 95% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 8% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hughes C Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.9 vs 15.0).
- •Hughes C Elem School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 8%).
- •Mason Elem School does better on reading proficiency (11% vs 7.5%).
- •Hughes C Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 95%).
- •Hughes C Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 12.1).
- •Mason Elem School is the larger school with 241 students compared with 169.
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 Hughes C Elem School better than Mason Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Hughes C Elem School ranks higher (16.9 vs 15.0 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 Hughes C Elem School and Mason Elem School?
About 520 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hughes C Elem School: 169. Mason Elem School: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hughes C Elem School and Mason Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hughes C Elem School is 2017th of 2,303 and Mason Elem School is 2108th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).