Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch vs Finkl Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 443 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
98 students
Finkl Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
240 students
| Measure | Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch Chicago, Illinois | Finkl Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2148 of 2,303 | #1790 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #48089 of 50,301 | #43832 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 98 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 98 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.9% | 87.9% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 7.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 17% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Finkl Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.6 vs 14.0).
- •Finkl Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7%).
- •Finkl Elem School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Finkl Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.9% vs 94.9%).
- •Finkl Elem School does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 8.2).
- •Finkl Elem School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 98.
- •Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch is a charter school while Finkl 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 - Octavio Paz Elem Sch better than Finkl Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Finkl Elem School ranks higher (21.6 vs 14.0 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 - Octavio Paz Elem Sch and Finkl Elem School?
About 443 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch: 98. Finkl Elem School: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch and Finkl Elem School rank in Illinois?
Acero Chtr - Octavio Paz Elem Sch is 2148th of 2,303 and Finkl Elem School is 1790th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).