Daley Elem Academy vs Richards Career Academy HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 863 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daley Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
511 students
Richards Career Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
348 students
| Measure | Daley Elem Academy Chicago, Illinois | Richards Career Academy HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2181 of 2,303 | #604 of 691 |
| National rank | #48587 of 50,301 | #16030 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 511 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richards Career Academy HS scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.2 vs 12.7).
- •Daley Elem Academy does better on math proficiency (8% vs 5%).
- •Daley Elem Academy does better on reading proficiency (11% vs 5%).
- •Daley Elem Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.1% vs 97.1%).
- •Richards Career Academy HS does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.2).
- •Daley Elem Academy is the larger school with 511 students compared with 348.
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 Daley Elem Academy better than Richards Career Academy HS?
On the Success Index (US), Richards Career Academy HS ranks higher (15.2 vs 12.7 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 Daley Elem Academy and Richards Career Academy HS?
About 863 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daley Elem Academy: 511. Richards Career Academy HS: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daley Elem Academy and Richards Career Academy HS rank in Illinois?
Daley Elem Academy is 2181st of 2,303 and Richards Career Academy HS is 604th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).