Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Elem vs Shields Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 850 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Elem
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
326 students
Shields Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
439 students
| Measure | Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Elem Chicago, Illinois | Shields Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1887 of 2,303 | #2004 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45132 of 50,301 | #46564 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 326 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Elem scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.5 vs 17.1).
- •Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Elem does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Elem does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 15%).
- •Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.2% vs 93.8%).
- •Shields Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.5).
- •Shields Elem School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 326.
- •Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Elem 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 - Sandra Cisneros Elem better than Shields Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Elem ranks higher (19.5 vs 17.1 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 - Sandra Cisneros Elem and Shields Elem School?
About 850 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Elem: 326. Shields Elem School: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Elem and Shields Elem School rank in Illinois?
Acero Chtr - Sandra Cisneros Elem is 1887th of 2,303 and Shields Elem School is 2004th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).