Ariel Elem Community Academy vs Shoesmith Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 778 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ariel Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
364 students
Shoesmith Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–6
294 students
| Measure | Ariel Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois | Shoesmith Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1659 of 2,303 | #1557 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #41867 of 50,301 | #40290 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 364 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71.2% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 19% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shoesmith Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.2 vs 24.7).
- •Shoesmith Elem School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 9%).
- •Shoesmith Elem School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 17%).
- •Ariel Elem Community Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.2% vs 71.8%).
- •Ariel Elem Community Academy does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.3).
- •Ariel Elem Community Academy is the larger school with 364 students compared with 294.
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 Ariel Elem Community Academy better than Shoesmith Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Shoesmith Elem School ranks higher (27.2 vs 24.7 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 Ariel Elem Community Academy and Shoesmith Elem School?
About 778 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ariel Elem Community Academy: 364. Shoesmith Elem School: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ariel Elem Community Academy and Shoesmith Elem School rank in Illinois?
Ariel Elem Community Academy is 1659th of 2,303 and Shoesmith Elem School is 1557th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).