Beard Elem School vs Smyser Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 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
Smyser Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
773 students
| Measure | Beard Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Smyser Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1283 of 2,303 | #1226 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #35428 of 50,301 | #34400 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 327 | 773 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 773 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.1% | 62.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 30% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smyser Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.4 vs 34.7).
- •Smyser Elem School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 10%).
- •Smyser Elem School does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 10%).
- •Beard Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 62.6%).
- •Beard Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 14.3).
- •Smyser Elem School is the larger school with 773 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 Smyser Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Smyser Elem School ranks higher (36.4 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 Smyser Elem School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beard Elem School: 327. Smyser Elem School: 773. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beard Elem School and Smyser Elem School rank in Illinois?
Beard Elem School is 1283rd of 2,303 and Smyser Elem School is 1226th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).