Bret Harte Elem School vs Shoesmith Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bret Harte Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
339 students
Shoesmith Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–6
294 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Shoesmith Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1646 of 2,303 | #1557 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #41683 of 50,301 | #40290 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 339 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.2% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 19% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shoesmith Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.2 vs 25.0).
- •Bret Harte Elem School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 19%).
- •Bret Harte Elem School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 23%).
- •Shoesmith Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 75.2%).
- •Shoesmith Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.0).
- •Bret Harte Elem School is the larger school with 339 students compared with 294.
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 Bret Harte Elem School better than Shoesmith Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Shoesmith Elem School ranks higher (27.2 vs 25.0 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 Bret Harte Elem School and Shoesmith Elem School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Elem School: 339. Shoesmith Elem School: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Elem School and Shoesmith Elem School rank in Illinois?
Bret Harte Elem School is 1646th of 2,303 and Shoesmith Elem School is 1557th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).