Cullen Elem School vs Noble St Chtr-Butler - Crimson
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cullen Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
176 students
Noble St Chtr-Butler - Crimson
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
695 students
| Measure | Cullen Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Noble St Chtr-Butler - Crimson Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2130 of 2,303 | #624 of 691 |
| National rank | #47907 of 50,301 | #16230 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 176 | 695 |
| Enrollment | 176 | 695 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (14.4 vs 13.9).
- •Cullen Elem School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Noble St Chtr-Butler - Crimson does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 97.2%).
- •Cullen Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.4).
- •Noble St Chtr-Butler - Crimson is the larger school with 695 students compared with 176.
- •Cullen Elem School is a public school while Noble St Chtr-Butler - Crimson is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cullen Elem School better than Noble St Chtr-Butler - Crimson?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cullen Elem School and Noble St Chtr-Butler - Crimson?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cullen Elem School: 176. Noble St Chtr-Butler - Crimson: 695. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cullen Elem School and Noble St Chtr-Butler - Crimson rank in Illinois?
Cullen Elem School is 2130th of 2,303 and Noble St Chtr-Butler - Crimson is 624th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).