Belmont-Cragin Elem School vs Locke J Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km 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
Locke J Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,089 students
| Measure | Belmont-Cragin Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Locke J Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1893 of 2,303 | #1885 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45197 of 50,301 | #45106 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 518 | 1,089 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 1,089 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.6% | 86.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 18% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.4 vs 19.6).
- •Locke J Elem School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 12%).
- •Locke J Elem School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 12%).
- •Belmont-Cragin Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.6% vs 86.3%).
- •Belmont-Cragin Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.3).
- •Locke J Elem School is the larger school with 1,089 students compared with 518.
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 Locke J 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 Belmont-Cragin Elem School and Locke J Elem School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belmont-Cragin Elem School: 518. Locke J Elem School: 1,089. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belmont-Cragin Elem School and Locke J Elem School rank in Illinois?
Belmont-Cragin Elem School is 1893rd of 2,303 and Locke J Elem School is 1885th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).