Cather Elem School vs Faraday Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 796 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cather Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
321 students
Faraday Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
178 students
| Measure | Cather Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Faraday Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2016 of 2,303 | #2104 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46642 of 50,301 | #47630 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 321 | 178 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 98.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 12% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cather Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.9 vs 15.0).
- •Faraday Elem School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7%).
- •Faraday Elem School does better on reading proficiency (7.5% vs 7%).
- •Cather Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.2% vs 98.3%).
- •Faraday Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 10.0).
- •Cather Elem School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 178.
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 Cather Elem School better than Faraday Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Cather Elem School ranks higher (16.9 vs 15.0 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 Cather Elem School and Faraday Elem School?
About 796 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cather Elem School: 321. Faraday Elem School: 178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cather Elem School and Faraday Elem School rank in Illinois?
Cather Elem School is 2016th of 2,303 and Faraday Elem School is 2104th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).