CICS - Prairie Campus vs Owens Community Academy ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 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
Owens Community Academy ES
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
340 students
| Measure | CICS - Prairie Campus Chicago, Illinois | Owens Community Academy ES Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2287 of 2,303 | #2176 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49943 of 50,301 | #48483 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 412 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 412 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 6% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 7.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Owens Community Academy ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.1 vs 7.6).
- •CICS - Prairie Campus does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •CICS - Prairie Campus does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 6%).
- •CICS - Prairie Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.4% vs 95.3%).
- •Owens Community Academy ES does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 24.2).
- •CICS - Prairie Campus is the larger school with 412 students compared with 340.
- •CICS - Prairie Campus is a charter school while Owens Community Academy ES 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 Owens Community Academy ES?
On the Success Index (US), Owens Community Academy ES ranks higher (13.1 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 Owens Community Academy ES?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CICS - Prairie Campus: 412. Owens Community Academy ES: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CICS - Prairie Campus and Owens Community Academy ES rank in Illinois?
CICS - Prairie Campus is 2287th of 2,303 and Owens Community Academy ES is 2176th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).