Carter Elem School vs CICS - Washington Pk Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 641 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carter Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
279 students
CICS - Washington Pk Campus
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
493 students
| Measure | Carter Elem School Chicago, Illinois | CICS - Washington Pk Campus Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2086 of 2,303 | #2063 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47470 of 50,301 | #47232 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 279 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 279 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.6% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 27.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.3 vs 15.8).
- •CICS - Washington Pk Campus does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •CICS - Washington Pk Campus does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 14%).
- •Carter Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.6% vs 95.3%).
- •Carter Elem School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 27.4).
- •CICS - Washington Pk Campus is the larger school with 493 students compared with 279.
- •Carter Elem School is a public school while CICS - Washington Pk Campus 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 Carter Elem School better than CICS - Washington Pk Campus?
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 Carter Elem School and CICS - Washington Pk Campus?
About 641 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carter Elem School: 279. CICS - Washington Pk Campus: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carter Elem School and CICS - Washington Pk Campus rank in Illinois?
Carter Elem School is 2086th of 2,303 and CICS - Washington Pk Campus is 2063rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).