De Diego Elem Community Academy vs Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 738 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
De Diego Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
511 students
Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
260 students
| Measure | De Diego Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois | Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1833 of 2,303 | #928 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44512 of 50,301 | #27641 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 511 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 511 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 62.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 37% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.4 vs 20.5).
- •Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 5%).
- •Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 11%).
- •Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.7% vs 80%).
- •De Diego Elem Community Academy does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.4).
- •De Diego Elem Community Academy is the larger school with 511 students compared with 260.
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 De Diego Elem Community Academy better than Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary ranks higher (46.4 vs 20.5 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 De Diego Elem Community Academy and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary?
About 738 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
De Diego Elem Community Academy: 511. Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do De Diego Elem Community Academy and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary rank in Illinois?
De Diego Elem Community Academy is 1833rd of 2,303 and Ruth Bader Ginsburg Elementary is 928th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).