Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem vs Lane Technical High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 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
Lane Technical High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 7–12
4,604 students
| Measure | Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem Chicago, Illinois | Lane Technical High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1592 of 2,303 | #9 of 691 |
| National rank | #40890 of 50,301 | #1241 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 370 | 4,604 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 4,604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 90% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lane Technical High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 26.2).
- •Lane Technical High School does better on math proficiency (90% vs 28%).
- •Lane Technical High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 29%).
- •Lane Technical High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.2% vs 87%).
- •Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.6).
- •Lane Technical High School is the larger school with 4,604 students compared with 370.
- •Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem is a charter school while Lane Technical High 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 - Carlos Fuentes Elem better than Lane Technical High School?
On the Success Index (US), Lane Technical High School ranks higher (80.2 vs 26.2 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 Lane Technical High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem: 370. Lane Technical High School: 4,604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem and Lane Technical High School rank in Illinois?
Acero Chtr - Carlos Fuentes Elem is 1592nd of 2,303 and Lane Technical High School is 9th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).