Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin vs Garcia Lorca Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 687 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
426 students
Garcia Lorca Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
637 students
| Measure | Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin Chicago, Illinois | Garcia Lorca Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #587 of 691 | #1728 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15935 of 16,910 | #42882 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 426 | 637 |
| Enrollment | 426 | 637 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 87% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 24% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garcia Lorca Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.1 vs 15.9).
- •Garcia Lorca Elem School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 2.5%).
- •Garcia Lorca Elem School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 7.5%).
- •Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 87%).
- •Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.8).
- •Garcia Lorca Elem School is the larger school with 637 students compared with 426.
- •Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin is a charter school while Garcia Lorca 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 Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin better than Garcia Lorca Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Garcia Lorca Elem School ranks higher (23.1 vs 15.9 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 Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin and Garcia Lorca Elem School?
About 687 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin: 426. Garcia Lorca Elem School: 637. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin and Garcia Lorca Elem School rank in Illinois?
Aspira Charter - Bus and Fin is 587th of 691 and Garcia Lorca Elem School is 1728th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).