Cather Elem School vs LEARN Charter Excel Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 510 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
LEARN Charter Excel Campus
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
379 students
| Measure | Cather Elem School Chicago, Illinois | LEARN Charter Excel Campus Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2016 of 2,303 | #1495 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46642 of 50,301 | #39205 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 321 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 7% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 32% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •LEARN Charter Excel Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.0 vs 16.9).
- •LEARN Charter Excel Campus does better on math proficiency (32% vs 7%).
- •LEARN Charter Excel Campus does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 7%).
- •LEARN Charter Excel Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.4% vs 97.2%).
- •Cather Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.0).
- •LEARN Charter Excel Campus is the larger school with 379 students compared with 321.
- •Cather Elem School is a public school while LEARN Charter Excel 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 Cather Elem School better than LEARN Charter Excel Campus?
On the Success Index (US), LEARN Charter Excel Campus ranks higher (29.0 vs 16.9 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 LEARN Charter Excel Campus?
About 510 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cather Elem School: 321. LEARN Charter Excel Campus: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cather Elem School and LEARN Charter Excel Campus rank in Illinois?
Cather Elem School is 2016th of 2,303 and LEARN Charter Excel Campus is 1495th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).