Cardenas Elem School vs Little Village Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 610 m 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
Little Village Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
575 students
| Measure | Cardenas Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Little Village Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1825 of 2,303 | #1783 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44326 of 50,301 | #43793 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 764 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.8% | 91.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 14% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.8 vs 21.7).
- •Cardenas Elem School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 14%).
- •Cardenas Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Little Village Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.3% vs 95.8%).
- •Little Village Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.6).
- •Cardenas Elem School is the larger school with 764 students compared with 575.
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 Little Village Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cardenas Elem School and Little Village Elem School?
About 610 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cardenas Elem School: 764. Little Village Elem School: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cardenas Elem School and Little Village Elem School rank in Illinois?
Cardenas Elem School is 1825th of 2,303 and Little Village Elem School is 1783rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).