Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem vs Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
370 students
Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
426 students
| Measure | Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem Chicago, Illinois | Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1592 of 2,303 | #587 of 691 |
| National rank | #40890 of 50,301 | #15935 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 370 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 83.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.2 vs 15.9).
- •Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem does better on math proficiency (28% vs 2.5%).
- •Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 7.5%).
- •Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 87%).
- •Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.2).
- •Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin is the larger school with 426 students compared with 370.
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 - Carlos Fuentes Elem better than Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin?
On the Success Index (US), Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem ranks higher (26.2 vs 15.9 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 Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem and Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem: 370. Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem and Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin rank in Illinois?
Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem is 1592nd of 2,303 and Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin is 587th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).