Beidler Elem School vs Cather Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 537 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beidler Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
232 students
Cather Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
321 students
| Measure | Beidler Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Cather Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2000 of 2,303 | #2016 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46516 of 50,301 | #46642 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 232 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 232 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.1% | 97.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 7% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 7% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.1 vs 16.9).
- •Cather Elem School does better on math proficiency (7% vs 3%).
- •Cather Elem School does better on reading proficiency (7% vs 5%).
- •Beidler Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.1% vs 97.2%).
- •Cather Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.2).
- •Cather Elem School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 232.
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 Beidler Elem School better than Cather Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Beidler Elem School and Cather Elem School?
About 537 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beidler Elem School: 232. Cather Elem School: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beidler Elem School and Cather Elem School rank in Illinois?
Beidler Elem School is 2000th of 2,303 and Cather Elem School is 2016th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).