Collins Academy STEAM High School vs Plamondon Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 853 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collins Academy STEAM High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
228 students
Plamondon Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
92 students
| Measure | Collins Academy STEAM High School Chicago, Illinois | Plamondon Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #595 of 691 | #1673 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15980 of 16,910 | #42013 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 228 | 92 |
| Enrollment | 228 | 92 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.4% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.4 | 4.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 17% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plamondon Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.5 vs 15.6).
- •Plamondon Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 5%).
- •Plamondon Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 5%).
- •Plamondon Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.5% vs 97.4%).
- •Plamondon Elem School does better on students per teacher (4.6 vs 8.4).
- •Collins Academy STEAM High School is the larger school with 228 students compared with 92.
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 Collins Academy STEAM High School better than Plamondon Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Plamondon Elem School ranks higher (24.5 vs 15.6 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 Collins Academy STEAM High School and Plamondon Elem School?
About 853 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collins Academy STEAM High School: 228. Plamondon Elem School: 92. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collins Academy STEAM High School and Plamondon Elem School rank in Illinois?
Collins Academy STEAM High School is 595th of 691 and Plamondon Elem School is 1673rd of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).