Chippewa Elem School vs Kipling Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chippewa Elem School
Palos Heights · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
237 students
Kipling Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
237 students
| Measure | Chippewa Elem School Palos Heights, Illinois | Kipling Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 2,303 | #1718 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #10636 of 50,301 | #42692 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–3 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 237 | 237 |
| Enrollment | 237 | 237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 12% |
| city | Palos Heights | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chippewa Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.9 vs 23.4).
- •Chippewa Elem School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 12%).
- •Chippewa Elem School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Kipling Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.2).
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 Chippewa Elem School better than Kipling Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Chippewa Elem School ranks higher (70.9 vs 23.4 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 Chippewa Elem School and Kipling Elem School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Palos Heights and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chippewa Elem School: 237. Kipling Elem School: 237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chippewa Elem School and Kipling Elem School rank in Illinois?
Chippewa Elem School is 263rd of 2,303 and Kipling Elem School is 1718th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).