Cook Elem School vs Woodlawn Grade School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 398 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
Woodlawn Grade School
Woodlawn · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
322 students
| Measure | Cook Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Woodlawn Grade School Woodlawn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1900 of 2,303 | #1106 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45276 of 50,301 | #32092 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 322 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 43.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 27% |
| city | Chicago | Woodlawn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodlawn Grade School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 19.3).
- •Woodlawn Grade School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 5%).
- •Woodlawn Grade School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 17%).
- •Woodlawn Grade School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 72.7%).
- •Woodlawn Grade School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.0).
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 Woodlawn Grade School?
On the Success Index (US), Woodlawn Grade School ranks higher (39.8 vs 19.3 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 Cook Elem School and Woodlawn Grade School?
About 398 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Woodlawn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cook Elem School: 322. Woodlawn Grade School: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cook Elem School and Woodlawn Grade School rank in Illinois?
Cook Elem School is 1900th of 2,303 and Woodlawn Grade School is 1106th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).