Chase Elem School vs CICS - Bucktown Campus
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.
Chase Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
415 students
CICS - Bucktown Campus
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
518 students
| Measure | Chase Elem School Chicago, Illinois | CICS - Bucktown Campus Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1335 of 2,303 | #1605 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #36304 of 50,301 | #41123 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 415 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54% | 67.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 15% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chase Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.4 vs 25.9).
- •Chase Elem School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 15%).
- •Chase Elem School does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 19%).
- •Chase Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54% vs 67.2%).
- •Chase Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 11.8).
- •CICS - Bucktown Campus is the larger school with 518 students compared with 415.
- •Chase Elem School is a public school while CICS - Bucktown 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 Chase Elem School better than CICS - Bucktown Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Chase Elem School ranks higher (33.4 vs 25.9 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 Chase Elem School and CICS - Bucktown Campus?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chase Elem School: 415. CICS - Bucktown Campus: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chase Elem School and CICS - Bucktown Campus rank in Illinois?
Chase Elem School is 1335th of 2,303 and CICS - Bucktown Campus is 1605th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).