Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch vs Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 634 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
513 students
Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
542 students
| Measure | Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch Chicago, Illinois | Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2216 of 2,303 | #1964 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49047 of 50,301 | #46080 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 513 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 513 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.9% | 88.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 9% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.0 vs 11.4).
- •Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (12% vs 9%).
- •Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 9%).
- •Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.9% vs 88.6%).
- •Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.5).
- •Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy is the larger school with 542 students compared with 513.
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 Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch better than Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy ranks higher (18.0 vs 11.4 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 Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch and Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy?
About 634 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch: 513. Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch and Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy rank in Illinois?
Bradwell Comm Arts & Sci Elem Sch is 2216th of 2,303 and Powell Elem Paideia Comm Academy is 1964th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).