CICS - Prairie Campus vs Curtis Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 406 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CICS - Prairie Campus
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
412 students
Curtis Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
356 students
| Measure | CICS - Prairie Campus Chicago, Illinois | Curtis Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2287 of 2,303 | #2237 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49943 of 50,301 | #49328 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 412 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 97.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 7% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Curtis Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.5 vs 7.6).
- •CICS - Prairie Campus does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7%).
- •CICS - Prairie Campus does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 11%).
- •CICS - Prairie Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 97.5%).
- •Curtis Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 24.2).
- •CICS - Prairie Campus is the larger school with 412 students compared with 356.
- •CICS - Prairie Campus is a charter school while Curtis 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 - Prairie Campus better than Curtis Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Curtis Elem School ranks higher (10.5 vs 7.6 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 - Prairie Campus and Curtis Elem School?
About 406 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CICS - Prairie Campus: 412. Curtis Elem School: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CICS - Prairie Campus and Curtis Elem School rank in Illinois?
CICS - Prairie Campus is 2287th of 2,303 and Curtis Elem School is 2237th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).