Carl Sandburg Elem School vs Edgebrook Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 283 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carl Sandburg Elem School
Charleston · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
555 students
Edgebrook Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
554 students
| Measure | Carl Sandburg Elem School Charleston, Illinois | Edgebrook Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1407 of 2,303 | #159 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #37398 of 50,301 | #6805 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 555 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 15.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| city | Charleston | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgebrook Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 31.7).
- •Edgebrook Elem School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Edgebrook Elem School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 27%).
- •Edgebrook Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 54.6%).
- •Edgebrook Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.2).
- •Carl Sandburg Elem School is the larger school with 555 students compared with 554.
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 Carl Sandburg Elem School better than Edgebrook Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Edgebrook Elem School ranks higher (76.8 vs 31.7 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 Carl Sandburg Elem School and Edgebrook Elem School?
About 283 km in a straight line, between Charleston and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carl Sandburg Elem School: 555. Edgebrook Elem School: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carl Sandburg Elem School and Edgebrook Elem School rank in Illinois?
Carl Sandburg Elem School is 1407th of 2,303 and Edgebrook Elem School is 159th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).