Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elem vs Talman Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 703 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elem
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
266 students
Talman Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
332 students
| Measure | Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elem Chicago, Illinois | Talman Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1569 of 2,303 | #1491 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #40505 of 50,301 | #39163 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 266 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 30% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Talman Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.1 vs 26.8).
- •Talman Elem School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elem does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Talman Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 90.6%).
- •Talman Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.0).
- •Talman Elem School is the larger school with 332 students compared with 266.
- •Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elem is a charter school while Talman 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 - Rufino Tamayo Elem better than Talman Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Talman Elem School ranks higher (29.1 vs 26.8 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 Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elem and Talman Elem School?
About 703 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elem: 266. Talman Elem School: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elem and Talman Elem School rank in Illinois?
Acero Chtr - Rufino Tamayo Elem is 1569th of 2,303 and Talman Elem School is 1491st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).