CICS - Basil Campus vs Great Lakes Academy Charter ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CICS - Basil Campus
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
541 students
Great Lakes Academy Charter ES
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
538 students
| Measure | CICS - Basil Campus Chicago, Illinois | Great Lakes Academy Charter ES Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2083 of 2,303 | #1986 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47422 of 50,301 | #46428 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 541 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.8% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 41.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 17% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great Lakes Academy Charter ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.3 vs 15.4).
- •CICS - Basil Campus does better on math proficiency (30% vs 17%).
- •CICS - Basil Campus does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Great Lakes Academy Charter ES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.7% vs 92.8%).
- •Great Lakes Academy Charter ES does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 41.6).
- •CICS - Basil Campus is the larger school with 541 students compared with 538.
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 CICS - Basil Campus better than Great Lakes Academy Charter ES?
On the Success Index (US), Great Lakes Academy Charter ES ranks higher (17.3 vs 15.4 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 CICS - Basil Campus and Great Lakes Academy Charter ES?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CICS - Basil Campus: 541. Great Lakes Academy Charter ES: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CICS - Basil Campus and Great Lakes Academy Charter ES rank in Illinois?
CICS - Basil Campus is 2083rd of 2,303 and Great Lakes Academy Charter ES is 1986th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).