Brownell Elem School vs YCCS-Progressive Leadership Acad
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 539 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brownell Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
165 students
YCCS-Progressive Leadership Acad
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
122 students
| Measure | Brownell Elem School Chicago, Illinois | YCCS-Progressive Leadership Acad Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2033 of 2,303 | #663 of 691 |
| National rank | #46901 of 50,301 | #16655 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 165 | 122 |
| Enrollment | 165 | 122 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 84.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 61.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brownell Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.4 vs 9.4).
- •Brownell Elem School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •YCCS-Progressive Leadership Acad does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.4% vs 85.5%).
- •Brownell Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 61.0).
- •Brownell Elem School is the larger school with 165 students compared with 122.
- •Brownell Elem School is a public school while YCCS-Progressive Leadership Acad 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 Brownell Elem School better than YCCS-Progressive Leadership Acad?
On the Success Index (US), Brownell Elem School ranks higher (16.4 vs 9.4 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 Brownell Elem School and YCCS-Progressive Leadership Acad?
About 539 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brownell Elem School: 165. YCCS-Progressive Leadership Acad: 122. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brownell Elem School and YCCS-Progressive Leadership Acad rank in Illinois?
Brownell Elem School is 2033rd of 2,303 and YCCS-Progressive Leadership Acad is 663rd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).