Christopher Elem School vs Talman Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 927 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christopher Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
315 students
Talman Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
332 students
| Measure | Christopher Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Talman Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1945 of 2,303 | #1491 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45839 of 50,301 | #39163 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 315 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.9% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.5 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 30% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Talman Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.1 vs 18.4).
- •Talman Elem School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 9%).
- •Talman Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 11%).
- •Talman Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 95.9%).
- •Christopher Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 11.9).
- •Talman Elem School is the larger school with 332 students compared with 315.
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 Christopher Elem School better than Talman Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Talman Elem School ranks higher (29.1 vs 18.4 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 Christopher Elem School and Talman Elem School?
About 927 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christopher Elem School: 315. Talman Elem School: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christopher Elem School and Talman Elem School rank in Illinois?
Christopher Elem School is 1945th of 2,303 and Talman Elem School is 1491st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).