Carroll Elem School vs CICS - Wrightwood
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 479 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carroll Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
411 students
CICS - Wrightwood
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
614 students
| Measure | Carroll Elem School Chicago, Illinois | CICS - Wrightwood Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1826 of 2,303 | #2242 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44327 of 50,301 | #49370 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 411 | 614 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 614 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 82.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 12% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carroll Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.8 vs 10.3).
- •CICS - Wrightwood does better on math proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •Carroll Elem School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 15%).
- •CICS - Wrightwood does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.4% vs 86.1%).
- •Carroll Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 20.5).
- •CICS - Wrightwood is the larger school with 614 students compared with 411.
- •Carroll Elem School is a public school while CICS - Wrightwood 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 Carroll Elem School better than CICS - Wrightwood?
On the Success Index (US), Carroll Elem School ranks higher (20.8 vs 10.3 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 Carroll Elem School and CICS - Wrightwood?
About 479 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carroll Elem School: 411. CICS - Wrightwood: 614. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carroll Elem School and CICS - Wrightwood rank in Illinois?
Carroll Elem School is 1826th of 2,303 and CICS - Wrightwood is 2242nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).