Carson Elem School vs Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 583 m 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
Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr
Chicago · Charter other · Grades K–12
712 students
| Measure | Carson Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1911 of 2,303 | – |
| National rank | #45336 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 724 | 712 |
| Enrollment | 724 | 712 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 18% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carson Elem School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 18%).
- •Carson Elem School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 20%).
- •Carson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 85.8%).
- •Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.5).
- •Carson Elem School is the larger school with 724 students compared with 712.
- •Carson Elem School is a public school while Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr 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 Carson Elem School better than Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carson Elem School and Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr?
About 583 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson Elem School: 724. Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr: 712. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson Elem School and Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr rank in Illinois?
Carson Elem School is 1911th of 2,303 and Horizon Sci Acad - Southwest Chtr is unranked among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).