Cortland Elementary School vs McAuliffe Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 79 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cortland Elementary School
Cortland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
523 students
McAuliffe Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
523 students
| Measure | Cortland Elementary School Cortland, Illinois | McAuliffe Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1538 of 2,303 | #1712 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #39905 of 50,301 | #42640 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 523 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.1% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 6% |
| city | Cortland | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cortland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.8 vs 23.5).
- •Cortland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 6%).
- •Cortland Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 13%).
- •Cortland Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.1% vs 66.3%).
- •McAuliffe Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 13.4).
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 Cortland Elementary School better than McAuliffe Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Cortland Elementary School ranks higher (27.8 vs 23.5 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 Cortland Elementary School and McAuliffe Elem School?
About 79 km in a straight line, between Cortland and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cortland Elementary School: 523. McAuliffe Elem School: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cortland Elementary School and McAuliffe Elem School rank in Illinois?
Cortland Elementary School is 1538th of 2,303 and McAuliffe Elem School is 1712th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).