Cook Elem School vs Joplin Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 863 m 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
Joplin Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
283 students
| Measure | Cook Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Joplin Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1900 of 2,303 | #2003 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45276 of 50,301 | #46538 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 322 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 14% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cook Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.3 vs 17.1).
- •Joplin Elem School does better on math proficiency (14% vs 5%).
- •Cook Elem School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Cook Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.7% vs 96.1%).
- •Joplin Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.0).
- •Cook Elem School is the larger school with 322 students compared with 283.
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 Joplin Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Cook Elem School ranks higher (19.3 vs 17.1 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 Cook Elem School and Joplin Elem School?
About 863 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cook Elem School: 322. Joplin Elem School: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cook Elem School and Joplin Elem School rank in Illinois?
Cook Elem School is 1900th of 2,303 and Joplin Elem School is 2003rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).