Cook Elem School vs Foster Park Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cook Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
322 students
Foster Park Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
345 students
| Measure | Cook Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Foster Park Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1900 of 2,303 | #1923 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45276 of 50,301 | #45449 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 322 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 93.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 17% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (19.3 vs 19.0).
- •Foster Park Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 5%).
- •Cook Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.7% vs 93.3%).
- •Foster Park Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.0).
- •Foster Park Elem School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 322.
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 Cook Elem School better than Foster Park Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cook Elem School and Foster Park Elem School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cook Elem School: 322. Foster Park Elem School: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cook Elem School and Foster Park Elem School rank in Illinois?
Cook Elem School is 1900th of 2,303 and Foster Park Elem School is 1923rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).