CICS - Loomis Primary Campus vs Fort Dearborn Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CICS - Loomis Primary Campus
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–2
333 students
Fort Dearborn Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
298 students
| Measure | CICS - Loomis Primary Campus Chicago, Illinois | Fort Dearborn Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1662 of 2,303 | #1744 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #41911 of 50,301 | #43148 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 333 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 11% |
| Math proficiency | – | 7% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •CICS - Loomis Primary Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.6 vs 22.7).
- •Fort Dearborn Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 90.7%).
- •Fort Dearborn Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 15.9).
- •CICS - Loomis Primary Campus is the larger school with 333 students compared with 298.
- •CICS - Loomis Primary 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 - Loomis Primary Campus better than Fort Dearborn Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), CICS - Loomis Primary Campus ranks higher (24.6 vs 22.7 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 - Loomis Primary Campus and Fort Dearborn Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CICS - Loomis Primary Campus: 333. Fort Dearborn Elem School: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CICS - Loomis Primary Campus and Fort Dearborn Elem School rank in Illinois?
CICS - Loomis Primary Campus is 1662nd of 2,303 and Fort Dearborn Elem School is 1744th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).