CICS - Bucktown Campus vs Goethe Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 996 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CICS - Bucktown Campus
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
518 students
Goethe Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
711 students
| Measure | CICS - Bucktown Campus Chicago, Illinois | Goethe Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1605 of 2,303 | #1171 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #41123 of 50,301 | #33361 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 518 | 711 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 711 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 28% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goethe Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.9 vs 25.9).
- •Goethe Elem School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 15%).
- •Goethe Elem School does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 19%).
- •Goethe Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.9% vs 67.2%).
- •CICS - Bucktown Campus does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 13.7).
- •Goethe Elem School is the larger school with 711 students compared with 518.
- •CICS - Bucktown Campus is a charter school while Goethe 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 - Bucktown Campus better than Goethe Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Goethe Elem School ranks higher (37.9 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 CICS - Bucktown Campus and Goethe Elem School?
About 996 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CICS - Bucktown Campus: 518. Goethe Elem School: 711. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CICS - Bucktown Campus and Goethe Elem School rank in Illinois?
CICS - Bucktown Campus is 1605th of 2,303 and Goethe Elem School is 1171st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).