Belmont-Cragin Elem School vs CICS - West Belden Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 345 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belmont-Cragin Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
518 students
CICS - West Belden Campus
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
520 students
| Measure | Belmont-Cragin Elem School Chicago, Illinois | CICS - West Belden Campus Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1893 of 2,303 | #2064 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45197 of 50,301 | #47233 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 518 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 16% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Belmont-Cragin Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.4 vs 15.8).
- •CICS - West Belden Campus does better on math proficiency (16% vs 12%).
- •CICS - West Belden Campus does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Belmont-Cragin Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 87.3%).
- •Belmont-Cragin Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.3).
- •CICS - West Belden Campus is the larger school with 520 students compared with 518.
- •Belmont-Cragin Elem School is a public school while CICS - West Belden Campus is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Belmont-Cragin Elem School better than CICS - West Belden Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Belmont-Cragin Elem School ranks higher (19.4 vs 15.8 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 Belmont-Cragin Elem School and CICS - West Belden Campus?
About 345 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmont-Cragin Elem School: 518. CICS - West Belden Campus: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont-Cragin Elem School and CICS - West Belden Campus rank in Illinois?
Belmont-Cragin Elem School is 1893rd of 2,303 and CICS - West Belden Campus is 2064th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).