Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch vs Shields Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 404 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
465 students
Shields Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
439 students
| Measure | Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch Chicago, Illinois | Shields Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1967 of 2,303 | #2004 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46099 of 50,301 | #46564 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 465 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.9 vs 17.1).
- •Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 15%).
- •Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.1% vs 93.8%).
- •Shields Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.5).
- •Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch is the larger school with 465 students compared with 439.
- •Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch is a charter school while Shields 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 Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch better than Shields Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch and Shields Elem School?
About 404 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch: 465. Shields Elem School: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch and Shields Elem School rank in Illinois?
Acero Chtr-Brighton Park Elem Sch is 1967th of 2,303 and Shields Elem School is 2004th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).