Cassell Elem School vs Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cassell Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
364 students
Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
222 students
| Measure | Cassell Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #780 of 2,303 | #56 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #23952 of 50,301 | #2995 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 1–8 |
| Students | 364 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.8% | 38.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 97.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 51.7).
- •Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 33%).
- •Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 35%).
- •Cassell Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 38.7%).
- •Cassell Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.9).
- •Cassell Elem School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 222.
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 Cassell Elem School better than Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School ranks higher (83.8 vs 51.7 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 Cassell Elem School and Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cassell Elem School: 364. Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cassell Elem School and Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School rank in Illinois?
Cassell Elem School is 780th of 2,303 and Keller Elem Gifted Magnet School is 56th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).