Curtis Elem School vs Owens Community Academy ES
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Curtis Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
356 students
Owens Community Academy ES
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
340 students
| Measure | Curtis Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Owens Community Academy ES Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2237 of 2,303 | #2176 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49328 of 50,301 | #48483 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 356 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.5% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 6% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 7.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Owens Community Academy ES scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.1 vs 10.5).
- •Owens Community Academy ES does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 7%).
- •Curtis Elem School does better on reading proficiency (11% vs 6%).
- •Owens Community Academy ES does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.3% vs 97.5%).
- •Owens Community Academy ES does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.8).
- •Curtis Elem School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 340.
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 Curtis Elem School better than Owens Community Academy ES?
On the Success Index (US), Owens Community Academy ES ranks higher (13.1 vs 10.5 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 Curtis Elem School and Owens Community Academy ES?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Curtis Elem School: 356. Owens Community Academy ES: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Curtis Elem School and Owens Community Academy ES rank in Illinois?
Curtis Elem School is 2237th of 2,303 and Owens Community Academy ES is 2176th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).