Carnegie Elem School vs Ray Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carnegie Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
389 students
Ray Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
613 students
| Measure | Carnegie Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Ray Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1498 of 2,303 | #1360 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #39248 of 50,301 | #36622 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 389 | 613 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 613 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 44.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ray Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.0 vs 28.9).
- •Ray Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Carnegie Elem School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •Ray Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 79.7%).
- •Carnegie Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.0).
- •Ray Elem School is the larger school with 613 students compared with 389.
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 Carnegie Elem School better than Ray Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Ray Elem School ranks higher (33.0 vs 28.9 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 Carnegie Elem School and Ray Elem School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carnegie Elem School: 389. Ray Elem School: 613. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carnegie Elem School and Ray Elem School rank in Illinois?
Carnegie Elem School is 1498th of 2,303 and Ray Elem School is 1360th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).