Austin College and Career Acad HS vs Ellington Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 267 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Austin College and Career Acad HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
190 students
Ellington Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
510 students
| Measure | Austin College and Career Acad HS Chicago, Illinois | Ellington Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #576 of 691 | #2103 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15793 of 16,910 | #47628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 190 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 190 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.7% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 10% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Austin College and Career Acad HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.8 vs 15.0).
- •Ellington Elem School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 5%).
- •Ellington Elem School does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 5%).
- •Austin College and Career Acad HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.7% vs 95.1%).
- •Austin College and Career Acad HS does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.1).
- •Ellington Elem School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 190.
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 Austin College and Career Acad HS better than Ellington Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Austin College and Career Acad HS ranks higher (16.8 vs 15.0 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 Austin College and Career Acad HS and Ellington Elem School?
About 267 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Austin College and Career Acad HS: 190. Ellington Elem School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Austin College and Career Acad HS and Ellington Elem School rank in Illinois?
Austin College and Career Acad HS is 576th of 691 and Ellington Elem School is 2103rd of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).