Carnegie Elem School vs Univ of Chicago Chtr-Woodlawn
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 643 m 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
Univ of Chicago Chtr-Woodlawn
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 6–12
591 students
| Measure | Carnegie Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Univ of Chicago Chtr-Woodlawn Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1498 of 2,303 | #574 of 691 |
| National rank | #39248 of 50,301 | #15773 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 389 | 591 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 591 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.7% | 72.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carnegie Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.9 vs 17.0).
- •Carnegie Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Carnegie Elem School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 7.5%).
- •Univ of Chicago Chtr-Woodlawn does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.4% vs 79.7%).
- •Carnegie Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.4).
- •Univ of Chicago Chtr-Woodlawn is the larger school with 591 students compared with 389.
- •Carnegie Elem School is a public school while Univ of Chicago Chtr-Woodlawn is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Univ of Chicago Chtr-Woodlawn?
On the Success Index (US), Carnegie Elem School ranks higher (28.9 vs 17.0 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 Univ of Chicago Chtr-Woodlawn?
About 643 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carnegie Elem School: 389. Univ of Chicago Chtr-Woodlawn: 591. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carnegie Elem School and Univ of Chicago Chtr-Woodlawn rank in Illinois?
Carnegie Elem School is 1498th of 2,303 and Univ of Chicago Chtr-Woodlawn is 574th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).