Darwin Elem School vs Funston Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darwin Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
502 students
Funston Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
440 students
| Measure | Darwin Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Funston Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1880 of 2,303 | #1980 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45022 of 50,301 | #46327 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 502 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.9% | 97.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 10% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Darwin Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.7 vs 17.5).
- •Darwin Elem School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •Darwin Elem School does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 11%).
- •Darwin Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.9% vs 97.3%).
- •Funston Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 13.6).
- •Darwin Elem School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 440.
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 Darwin Elem School better than Funston Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Darwin Elem School ranks higher (19.7 vs 17.5 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 Darwin Elem School and Funston Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darwin Elem School: 502. Funston Elem School: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darwin Elem School and Funston Elem School rank in Illinois?
Darwin Elem School is 1880th of 2,303 and Funston Elem School is 1980th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).