Bass Elem School vs Kershaw Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bass Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
313 students
Kershaw Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
226 students
| Measure | Bass Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Kershaw Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2150 of 2,303 | #1912 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #48092 of 50,301 | #45354 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 313 | 226 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 226 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 7.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kershaw Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.2 vs 14.0).
- •Kershaw Elem School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 5%).
- •Kershaw Elem School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 8%).
- •Kershaw Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.9% vs 98.1%).
- •Kershaw Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 12.5).
- •Bass Elem School is the larger school with 313 students compared with 226.
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 Bass Elem School better than Kershaw Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Kershaw Elem School ranks higher (19.2 vs 14.0 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 Bass Elem School and Kershaw Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bass Elem School: 313. Kershaw Elem School: 226. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bass Elem School and Kershaw Elem School rank in Illinois?
Bass Elem School is 2150th of 2,303 and Kershaw Elem School is 1912th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).