CICS - Prairie Campus vs Lavizzo Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km 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
Lavizzo Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
394 students
| Measure | CICS - Prairie Campus Chicago, Illinois | Lavizzo Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2287 of 2,303 | #2191 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49943 of 50,301 | #48683 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 412 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 3% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lavizzo Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.5 vs 7.6).
- •CICS - Prairie Campus does better on math proficiency (17% vs 3%).
- •CICS - Prairie Campus does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 5%).
- •Lavizzo Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 94.4%).
- •Lavizzo Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 24.2).
- •CICS - Prairie Campus is the larger school with 412 students compared with 394.
- •CICS - Prairie Campus is a charter school while Lavizzo 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 Lavizzo Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Lavizzo Elem School ranks higher (12.5 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 Lavizzo Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CICS - Prairie Campus: 412. Lavizzo Elem School: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CICS - Prairie Campus and Lavizzo Elem School rank in Illinois?
CICS - Prairie Campus is 2287th of 2,303 and Lavizzo Elem School is 2191st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).