Camras Elem School vs Lyon Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 525 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Camras Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
702 students
Lyon Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
988 students
| Measure | Camras Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Lyon Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1749 of 2,303 | #1534 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #43261 of 50,301 | #39867 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 702 | 988 |
| Enrollment | 702 | 988 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 77.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 29% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lyon Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 22.5).
- •Lyon Elem School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 24%).
- •Lyon Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Lyon Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.1% vs 82.6%).
- •Camras Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.5).
- •Lyon Elem School is the larger school with 988 students compared with 702.
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 Camras Elem School better than Lyon Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Lyon Elem School ranks higher (27.9 vs 22.5 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 Camras Elem School and Lyon Elem School?
About 525 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Camras Elem School: 702. Lyon Elem School: 988. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Camras Elem School and Lyon Elem School rank in Illinois?
Camras Elem School is 1749th of 2,303 and Lyon Elem School is 1534th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).