Hughes C Elem School vs Penn Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 847 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
Penn Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
218 students
| Measure | Hughes C Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Penn Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2017 of 2,303 | #1881 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46656 of 50,301 | #45051 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 169 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 169 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 9.4 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.7 vs 16.9).
- •Penn Elem School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Penn Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.3% vs 90.5%).
- •Hughes C Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.4 vs 9.5).
- •Penn Elem School is the larger school with 218 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 Penn Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Penn Elem School ranks higher (19.7 vs 16.9 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 Hughes C Elem School and Penn Elem School?
About 847 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hughes C Elem School: 169. Penn Elem School: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hughes C Elem School and Penn Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hughes C Elem School is 2017th of 2,303 and Penn Elem School is 1881st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).