Cardenas Elem School vs Gary Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cardenas Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
764 students
Gary Elem School
Chicago · Public middle · Grades 3–8
711 students
| Measure | Cardenas Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Gary Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1825 of 2,303 | #620 of 670 |
| National rank | #44326 of 50,301 | #14095 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 764 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 17% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cardenas Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.8 vs 18.1).
- •Cardenas Elem School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •Cardenas Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Gary Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.5% vs 95.8%).
- •Gary Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.6).
- •Cardenas Elem School is the larger school with 764 students compared with 711.
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 Cardenas Elem School better than Gary Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Cardenas Elem School ranks higher (20.8 vs 18.1 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 Cardenas Elem School and Gary Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardenas Elem School: 764. Gary Elem School: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardenas Elem School and Gary Elem School rank in Illinois?
Cardenas Elem School is 1825th of 2,303 and Gary Elem School is 620th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).