Clay Elem School vs Washington G Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clay Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
578 students
Washington G Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
571 students
| Measure | Clay Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Washington G Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2024 of 2,303 | #1626 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46749 of 50,301 | #41418 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 578 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 578 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.4% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 17% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington G Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.5 vs 16.7).
- •Washington G Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Washington G Elem School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 16%).
- •Washington G Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.8% vs 82.4%).
- •Washington G Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 14.5).
- •Clay Elem School is the larger school with 578 students compared with 571.
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 Clay Elem School better than Washington G Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Washington G Elem School ranks higher (25.5 vs 16.7 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 Clay Elem School and Washington G Elem School?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clay Elem School: 578. Washington G Elem School: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clay Elem School and Washington G Elem School rank in Illinois?
Clay Elem School is 2024th of 2,303 and Washington G Elem School is 1626th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).