CICS - Basil Campus vs Henderson Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 424 m 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
Henderson Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
246 students
| Measure | CICS - Basil Campus Chicago, Illinois | Henderson Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2083 of 2,303 | #2159 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47422 of 50,301 | #48211 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 541 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.8% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 41.6 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •CICS - Basil Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.4 vs 13.7).
- •CICS - Basil Campus does better on math proficiency (30% vs 2.5%).
- •CICS - Basil Campus does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 7.5%).
- •Henderson Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 92.8%).
- •Henderson Elem School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 41.6).
- •CICS - Basil Campus is the larger school with 541 students compared with 246.
- •CICS - Basil Campus is a charter school while Henderson Elem School is a public 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 CICS - Basil Campus better than Henderson Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), CICS - Basil Campus ranks higher (15.4 vs 13.7 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 Henderson Elem School?
About 424 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CICS - Basil Campus: 541. Henderson Elem School: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CICS - Basil Campus and Henderson Elem School rank in Illinois?
CICS - Basil Campus is 2083rd of 2,303 and Henderson Elem School is 2159th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).