Beard Elem School vs Garvy J Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 849 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beard Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
327 students
Garvy J Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
736 students
| Measure | Beard Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Garvy J Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1283 of 2,303 | #819 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #35428 of 50,301 | #24892 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 327 | 736 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 736 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 36.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 42% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garvy J Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 34.7).
- •Garvy J Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 10%).
- •Garvy J Elem School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 10%).
- •Beard Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 36.3%).
- •Beard Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 15.3).
- •Garvy J Elem School is the larger school with 736 students compared with 327.
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 Beard Elem School better than Garvy J Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Garvy J Elem School ranks higher (50.4 vs 34.7 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 Beard Elem School and Garvy J Elem School?
About 849 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beard Elem School: 327. Garvy J Elem School: 736. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beard Elem School and Garvy J Elem School rank in Illinois?
Beard Elem School is 1283rd of 2,303 and Garvy J Elem School is 819th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).