CICS - Longwood Campus vs Fort Dearborn Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 989 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CICS - Longwood Campus
Chicago · Charter other · Grades 3–12
1,137 students
Fort Dearborn Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
298 students
| Measure | CICS - Longwood Campus Chicago, Illinois | Fort Dearborn Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1744 of 2,303 |
| National rank | – | #43148 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,137 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 1,137 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 7% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •CICS - Longwood Campus does better on math proficiency (8% vs 7%).
- •CICS - Longwood Campus does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 11%).
- •Fort Dearborn Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 86.1%).
- •Fort Dearborn Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 16.0).
- •CICS - Longwood Campus is the larger school with 1,137 students compared with 298.
- •CICS - Longwood Campus is a charter school while Fort Dearborn 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 - Longwood Campus better than Fort Dearborn Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are CICS - Longwood Campus and Fort Dearborn Elem School?
About 989 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CICS - Longwood Campus: 1,137. Fort Dearborn Elem School: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CICS - Longwood Campus and Fort Dearborn Elem School rank in Illinois?
CICS - Longwood Campus is unranked and Fort Dearborn Elem School is 1744th of 2,303 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).