Dawes Elementary School vs Fort Dearborn Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 33 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dawes Elementary School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
298 students
Fort Dearborn Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
298 students
| Measure | Dawes Elementary School Evanston, Illinois | Fort Dearborn Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1032 of 2,303 | #1744 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #30015 of 50,301 | #43148 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 298 | 298 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 298 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.7% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 7% |
| city | Evanston | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dawes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.9 vs 22.7).
- •Dawes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 7%).
- •Dawes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 11%).
- •Dawes Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.7% vs 75.5%).
- •Fort Dearborn Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.6).
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 Dawes Elementary School better than Fort Dearborn Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Dawes Elementary School ranks higher (42.9 vs 22.7 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 Dawes Elementary School and Fort Dearborn Elem School?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Evanston and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dawes Elementary School: 298. Fort Dearborn Elem School: 298. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dawes Elementary School and Fort Dearborn Elem School rank in Illinois?
Dawes Elementary School is 1032nd of 2,303 and Fort Dearborn Elem School is 1744th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).