Coles Elem Language Academy vs Great Lakes Academy Charter ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 466 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Coles Elem Language Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
286 students
Great Lakes Academy Charter ES
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
538 students
| Measure | Coles Elem Language Academy Chicago, Illinois | Great Lakes Academy Charter ES Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1575 of 2,303 | #1986 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #40640 of 50,301 | #46428 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 286 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.8% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coles Elem Language Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.6 vs 17.3).
- •Coles Elem Language Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Great Lakes Academy Charter ES does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Coles Elem Language Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.8% vs 85.7%).
- •Coles Elem Language Academy does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 15.8).
- •Great Lakes Academy Charter ES is the larger school with 538 students compared with 286.
- •Coles Elem Language Academy is a public school while Great Lakes Academy Charter ES is a charter 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 Coles Elem Language Academy better than Great Lakes Academy Charter ES?
On the Success Index (US), Coles Elem Language Academy ranks higher (26.6 vs 17.3 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 Coles Elem Language Academy and Great Lakes Academy Charter ES?
About 466 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coles Elem Language Academy: 286. Great Lakes Academy Charter ES: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coles Elem Language Academy and Great Lakes Academy Charter ES rank in Illinois?
Coles Elem Language Academy is 1575th of 2,303 and Great Lakes Academy Charter ES is 1986th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).