CICS - Longwood Campus vs Kipling Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km 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
Kipling Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
237 students
| Measure | CICS - Longwood Campus Chicago, Illinois | Kipling Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1718 of 2,303 |
| National rank | – | #42692 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,137 | 237 |
| Enrollment | 1,137 | 237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 12% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipling Elem School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 8%).
- •Kipling Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 13%).
- •CICS - Longwood Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.1% vs 87.8%).
- •Kipling Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.0).
- •CICS - Longwood Campus is the larger school with 1,137 students compared with 237.
- •CICS - Longwood Campus is a charter school while Kipling 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 Kipling 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 Kipling Elem School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CICS - Longwood Campus: 1,137. Kipling Elem School: 237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CICS - Longwood Campus and Kipling Elem School rank in Illinois?
CICS - Longwood Campus is unranked and Kipling Elem School is 1718th of 2,303 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).