Carson Elem School vs Coonley Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 18 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carson Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
724 students
Coonley Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
723 students
| Measure | Carson Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Coonley Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1911 of 2,303 | #112 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45336 of 50,301 | #5114 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 724 | 723 |
| Enrollment | 724 | 723 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 10.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 63% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coonley Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 19.2).
- •Coonley Elem School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 21%).
- •Coonley Elem School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 22%).
- •Coonley Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.7% vs 83.8%).
- •Coonley Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.5).
- •Carson Elem School is the larger school with 724 students compared with 723.
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 Carson Elem School better than Coonley Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Coonley Elem School ranks higher (79.7 vs 19.2 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 Carson Elem School and Coonley Elem School?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson Elem School: 724. Coonley Elem School: 723. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson Elem School and Coonley Elem School rank in Illinois?
Carson Elem School is 1911th of 2,303 and Coonley Elem School is 112th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).