Addams Elem School vs Bright Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Addams Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
544 students
Bright Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
236 students
| Measure | Addams Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Bright Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1611 of 2,303 | #1865 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #41178 of 50,301 | #44875 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 544 | 236 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 236 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 72% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 7.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Addams Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 19.9).
- •Addams Elem School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 7.5%).
- •Addams Elem School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 12%).
- •Bright Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72% vs 78.3%).
- •Bright Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.9).
- •Addams Elem School is the larger school with 544 students compared with 236.
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 Addams Elem School better than Bright Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Addams Elem School ranks higher (25.8 vs 19.9 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 Addams Elem School and Bright Elem School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Addams Elem School: 544. Bright Elem School: 236. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Addams Elem School and Bright Elem School rank in Illinois?
Addams Elem School is 1611th of 2,303 and Bright Elem School is 1865th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).