Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr vs McCutcheon Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
266 students
McCutcheon Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
326 students
| Measure | Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr Chicago, Illinois | McCutcheon Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1832 of 2,303 | #1551 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44510 of 50,301 | #40091 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 266 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 85.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.3 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 22% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McCutcheon Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.5 vs 20.5).
- •McCutcheon Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 13%).
- •McCutcheon Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •McCutcheon Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.6% vs 92.9%).
- •Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 8.6).
- •McCutcheon Elem School is the larger school with 326 students compared with 266.
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 Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr better than McCutcheon Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), McCutcheon Elem School ranks higher (27.5 vs 20.5 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 Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr and McCutcheon Elem School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr: 266. McCutcheon Elem School: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr and McCutcheon Elem School rank in Illinois?
Courtenay Elem Language Arts Ctr is 1832nd of 2,303 and McCutcheon Elem School is 1551st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).