Beard Elem School vs Prussing Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km 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
Prussing Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
642 students
| Measure | Beard Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Prussing Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1283 of 2,303 | #1388 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #35428 of 50,301 | #37055 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 327 | 642 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 642 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 28% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beard Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.7 vs 32.3).
- •Prussing Elem School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 10%).
- •Prussing Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 10%).
- •Beard Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 65.3%).
- •Beard Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 13.7).
- •Prussing Elem School is the larger school with 642 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 Prussing Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Beard Elem School ranks higher (34.7 vs 32.3 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 Prussing Elem School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beard Elem School: 327. Prussing Elem School: 642. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beard Elem School and Prussing Elem School rank in Illinois?
Beard Elem School is 1283rd of 2,303 and Prussing Elem School is 1388th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).