Corkery Elem School vs Whitney Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 831 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Corkery Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
442 students
Whitney Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
559 students
| Measure | Corkery Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Whitney Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1853 of 2,303 | #1813 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44773 of 50,301 | #44141 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 442 | 559 |
| Enrollment | 442 | 559 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 94.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 24% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Whitney Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.2 vs 20.1).
- •Whitney Elem School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 13%).
- •Whitney Elem School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 21%).
- •Corkery Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.9% vs 94.6%).
- •Corkery Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.0).
- •Whitney Elem School is the larger school with 559 students compared with 442.
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 Corkery Elem School better than Whitney Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Whitney Elem School ranks higher (21.2 vs 20.1 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 Corkery Elem School and Whitney Elem School?
About 831 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Corkery Elem School: 442. Whitney Elem School: 559. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Corkery Elem School and Whitney Elem School rank in Illinois?
Corkery Elem School is 1853rd of 2,303 and Whitney Elem School is 1813th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).