Brighton Park Elem School vs Shields Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 890 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brighton Park Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
298 students
Shields Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
439 students
| Measure | Brighton Park Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Shields Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1899 of 2,303 | #2004 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45269 of 50,301 | #46564 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 298 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.6% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 12% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brighton Park Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.3 vs 17.1).
- •Shields Elem School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •Brighton Park Elem School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 15%).
- •Brighton Park Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.6% vs 93.8%).
- •Brighton Park Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.2).
- •Shields Elem School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 298.
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 Brighton Park Elem School better than Shields Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Brighton Park Elem School ranks higher (19.3 vs 17.1 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 Brighton Park Elem School and Shields Elem School?
About 890 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brighton Park Elem School: 298. Shields Elem School: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brighton Park Elem School and Shields Elem School rank in Illinois?
Brighton Park Elem School is 1899th of 2,303 and Shields Elem School is 2004th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).