ACE Amandla Charter School vs Tarkington Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ACE Amandla Charter School
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
137 students
Tarkington Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
791 students
| Measure | ACE Amandla Charter School Chicago, Illinois | Tarkington Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #638 of 691 | #2071 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16352 of 16,910 | #47327 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 137 | 791 |
| Enrollment | 137 | 791 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 15% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tarkington Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.7 vs 12.8).
- •Tarkington Elem School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 2.5%).
- •Tarkington Elem School does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 2.5%).
- •Tarkington Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 94.9%).
- •ACE Amandla Charter School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 13.6).
- •Tarkington Elem School is the larger school with 791 students compared with 137.
- •ACE Amandla Charter School is a charter school while Tarkington Elem School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 ACE Amandla Charter School better than Tarkington Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Tarkington Elem School ranks higher (15.7 vs 12.8 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 ACE Amandla Charter School and Tarkington Elem School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ACE Amandla Charter School: 137. Tarkington Elem School: 791. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ACE Amandla Charter School and Tarkington Elem School rank in Illinois?
ACE Amandla Charter School is 638th of 691 and Tarkington Elem School is 2071st of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).