Barton Elem School vs CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 736 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barton Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
411 students
CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
247 students
| Measure | Barton Elem School Chicago, Illinois | CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2023 of 2,303 | #680 of 691 |
| National rank | #46695 of 50,301 | #16786 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 411 | 247 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.5% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barton Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.8 vs 6.7).
- •Barton Elem School does better on math proficiency (4% vs 2.5%).
- •Barton Elem School does better on reading proficiency (7% vs 2.5%).
- •CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85% vs 89.5%).
- •Barton Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 24.7).
- •Barton Elem School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 247.
- •Barton Elem School is a public school while CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus 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 Barton Elem School better than CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Barton Elem School ranks higher (16.8 vs 6.7 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 Barton Elem School and CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus?
About 736 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barton Elem School: 411. CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus: 247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barton Elem School and CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus rank in Illinois?
Barton Elem School is 2023rd of 2,303 and CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus is 680th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).