Chalmers STEAM Elementary vs Collins Academy STEAM High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 544 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chalmers STEAM Elementary
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
205 students
Collins Academy STEAM High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
228 students
| Measure | Chalmers STEAM Elementary Chicago, Illinois | Collins Academy STEAM High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2129 of 2,303 | #595 of 691 |
| National rank | #47905 of 50,301 | #15980 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 205 | 228 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 228 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 8.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Collins Academy STEAM High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.6 vs 14.4).
- •Collins Academy STEAM High School does better on math proficiency (5% vs 2.5%).
- •Collins Academy STEAM High School does better on reading proficiency (5% vs 2.5%).
- •Collins Academy STEAM High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.4% vs 98.5%).
- •Collins Academy STEAM High School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 8.9).
- •Collins Academy STEAM High School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 205.
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 Chalmers STEAM Elementary better than Collins Academy STEAM High School?
On the Success Index (US), Collins Academy STEAM High School ranks higher (15.6 vs 14.4 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 Chalmers STEAM Elementary and Collins Academy STEAM High School?
About 544 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chalmers STEAM Elementary: 205. Collins Academy STEAM High School: 228. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chalmers STEAM Elementary and Collins Academy STEAM High School rank in Illinois?
Chalmers STEAM Elementary is 2129th of 2,303 and Collins Academy STEAM High School is 595th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).