CICS - Bucktown Campus vs Prescott Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km 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
Prescott Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
463 students
| Measure | CICS - Bucktown Campus Chicago, Illinois | Prescott Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1605 of 2,303 | #367 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #41123 of 50,301 | #13730 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 518 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 55% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prescott Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 25.9).
- •Prescott Elem School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 15%).
- •Prescott Elem School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 19%).
- •Prescott Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 67.2%).
- •CICS - Bucktown Campus does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 15.4).
- •CICS - Bucktown Campus is the larger school with 518 students compared with 463.
- •CICS - Bucktown Campus is a charter school while Prescott 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 Prescott Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Prescott Elem School ranks higher (66.6 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 Prescott Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CICS - Bucktown Campus: 518. Prescott Elem School: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CICS - Bucktown Campus and Prescott Elem School rank in Illinois?
CICS - Bucktown Campus is 1605th of 2,303 and Prescott Elem School is 367th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).