CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus vs Foster Park Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
247 students
Foster Park Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
345 students
| Measure | CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus Chicago, Illinois | Foster Park Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #680 of 691 | #1923 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16786 of 16,910 | #45449 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 247 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 247 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 17% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foster Park Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 6.7).
- •Foster Park Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Foster Park Elem School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85% vs 93.3%).
- •Foster Park Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 24.7).
- •Foster Park Elem School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 247.
- •CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus is a charter school while Foster Park 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 - Ralph Ellison Campus better than Foster Park Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Foster Park Elem School ranks higher (19.0 vs 6.7 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 - Ralph Ellison Campus and Foster Park Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus: 247. Foster Park Elem School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus and Foster Park Elem School rank in Illinois?
CICS - Ralph Ellison Campus is 680th of 691 and Foster Park Elem School is 1923rd of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).