Chalmers STEAM Elementary vs Irving Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km 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
Irving Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
310 students
| Measure | Chalmers STEAM Elementary Chicago, Illinois | Irving Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2129 of 2,303 | #1987 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47905 of 50,301 | #46433 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 205 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 205 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.5% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 6% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Irving Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.3 vs 14.4).
- •Irving Elem School does better on math proficiency (6% vs 2.5%).
- •Irving Elem School does better on reading proficiency (8% vs 2.5%).
- •Irving Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 98.5%).
- •Chalmers STEAM Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 13.5).
- •Irving Elem School is the larger school with 310 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 Irving Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Irving Elem School ranks higher (17.3 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 Irving Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chalmers STEAM Elementary: 205. Irving Elem School: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chalmers STEAM Elementary and Irving Elem School rank in Illinois?
Chalmers STEAM Elementary is 2129th of 2,303 and Irving Elem School is 1987th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).