Catalyst Charter - Maria ES vs Fairfield Elem Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catalyst Charter - Maria ES
Chicago · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,107 students
Fairfield Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
492 students
| Measure | Catalyst Charter - Maria ES Chicago, Illinois | Fairfield Elem Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2199 of 2,303 |
| National rank | – | #48761 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,107 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 1,107 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.5% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 8% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catalyst Charter - Maria ES does better on math proficiency (14% vs 8%).
- •Catalyst Charter - Maria ES does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 16%).
- •Catalyst Charter - Maria ES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.5% vs 98.2%).
- •Fairfield Elem Academy does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.2).
- •Catalyst Charter - Maria ES is the larger school with 1,107 students compared with 492.
- •Catalyst Charter - Maria ES is a charter school while Fairfield Elem Academy is a public 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 Catalyst Charter - Maria ES better than Fairfield Elem Academy?
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 Catalyst Charter - Maria ES and Fairfield Elem Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catalyst Charter - Maria ES: 1,107. Fairfield Elem Academy: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catalyst Charter - Maria ES and Fairfield Elem Academy rank in Illinois?
Catalyst Charter - Maria ES is unranked and Fairfield Elem Academy is 2199th of 2,303 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).