CICS - Washington Pk Campus vs Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 62 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CICS - Washington Pk Campus
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
493 students
Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr
Elgin · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
499 students
| Measure | CICS - Washington Pk Campus Chicago, Illinois | Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr Elgin, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2063 of 2,303 | #1002 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47232 of 50,301 | #29379 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 493 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.3% | 46.5% |
| Students per teacher | 27.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 44.5% |
| city | Chicago | Elgin |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.8 vs 15.8).
- •Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr does better on math proficiency (44.5% vs 22%).
- •CICS - Washington Pk Campus does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 34.5%).
- •Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.5% vs 95.3%).
- •Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 27.4).
- •Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr is the larger school with 499 students compared with 493.
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 - Washington Pk Campus better than Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr?
On the Success Index (US), Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr ranks higher (43.8 vs 15.8 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 - Washington Pk Campus and Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Elgin in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CICS - Washington Pk Campus: 493. Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CICS - Washington Pk Campus and Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr rank in Illinois?
CICS - Washington Pk Campus is 2063rd of 2,303 and Elgin Math and Science Acad Chtr is 1002nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).