Decatur Classical Elem School vs Howe Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Decatur Classical Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
341 students
Howe Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
341 students
| Measure | Decatur Classical Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Howe Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 2,303 | #1867 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #601 of 50,301 | #44900 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 341 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 341 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 3% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Decatur Classical Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.9 vs 19.9).
- •Decatur Classical Elem School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 3%).
- •Decatur Classical Elem School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 5%).
- •Decatur Classical Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12% vs 82.7%).
- •Howe Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.8).
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 Decatur Classical Elem School better than Howe Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Decatur Classical Elem School ranks higher (90.9 vs 19.9 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 Decatur Classical Elem School and Howe Elem School?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Decatur Classical Elem School: 341. Howe Elem School: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Decatur Classical Elem School and Howe Elem School rank in Illinois?
Decatur Classical Elem School is 5th of 2,303 and Howe Elem School is 1867th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).