Ashburn Community Elem School vs CICS - Wrightwood
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashburn Community Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
324 students
CICS - Wrightwood
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
614 students
| Measure | Ashburn Community Elem School Chicago, Illinois | CICS - Wrightwood Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1754 of 2,303 | #2242 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #43369 of 50,301 | #49370 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 324 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashburn Community Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.3 vs 10.3).
- •Ashburn Community Elem School does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 15%).
- •Ashburn Community Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.5% vs 82.4%).
- •Ashburn Community Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 20.5).
- •CICS - Wrightwood is the larger school with 614 students compared with 324.
- •Ashburn Community Elem School is a public school while CICS - Wrightwood is a charter 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 Ashburn Community Elem School better than CICS - Wrightwood?
On the Success Index (US), Ashburn Community Elem School ranks higher (22.3 vs 10.3 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 Ashburn Community Elem School and CICS - Wrightwood?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashburn Community Elem School: 324. CICS - Wrightwood: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashburn Community Elem School and CICS - Wrightwood rank in Illinois?
Ashburn Community Elem School is 1754th of 2,303 and CICS - Wrightwood is 2242nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).