CICS - Longwood Campus vs Wacker Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 813 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
Wacker Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
217 students
| Measure | CICS - Longwood Campus Chicago, Illinois | Wacker Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1752 of 2,303 |
| National rank | – | #43309 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,137 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 1,137 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.1% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 22% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wacker Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 8%).
- •Wacker Elem School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Wacker Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.3% vs 86.1%).
- •Wacker Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 16.0).
- •CICS - Longwood Campus is the larger school with 1,137 students compared with 217.
- •CICS - Longwood Campus is a charter school while Wacker 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 Wacker 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 Wacker Elem School?
About 813 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CICS - Longwood Campus: 1,137. Wacker Elem School: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CICS - Longwood Campus and Wacker Elem School rank in Illinois?
CICS - Longwood Campus is unranked and Wacker Elem School is 1752nd of 2,303 among other schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).