Carson Elem School vs Nightingale Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 509 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
Nightingale Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
917 students
| Measure | Carson Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Nightingale Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1911 of 2,303 | #2030 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45336 of 50,301 | #46828 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 724 | 917 |
| Enrollment | 724 | 917 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 90.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 17% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carson Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.2 vs 16.6).
- •Carson Elem School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 17%).
- •Carson Elem School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Carson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.8% vs 90.6%).
- •Nightingale Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.5).
- •Nightingale Elem School is the larger school with 917 students compared with 724.
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 Nightingale Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Carson Elem School ranks higher (19.2 vs 16.6 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 Nightingale Elem School?
About 509 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carson Elem School: 724. Nightingale Elem School: 917. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carson Elem School and Nightingale Elem School rank in Illinois?
Carson Elem School is 1911th of 2,303 and Nightingale Elem School is 2030th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).