Deneen Elem School vs Ruggles 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.
Deneen Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
451 students
Ruggles Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
290 students
| Measure | Deneen Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Ruggles Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2066 of 2,303 | #1989 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47239 of 50,301 | #46446 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 451 | 290 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 9% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 10% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruggles Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.3 vs 15.8).
- •Ruggles Elem School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 6%).
- •Deneen Elem School does better on reading proficiency (10% vs 9%).
- •Ruggles Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 92.2%).
- •Ruggles Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 12.5).
- •Deneen Elem School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 290.
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 Deneen Elem School better than Ruggles Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Ruggles Elem School ranks higher (17.3 vs 15.8 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 Deneen Elem School and Ruggles Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deneen Elem School: 451. Ruggles Elem School: 290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deneen Elem School and Ruggles Elem School rank in Illinois?
Deneen Elem School is 2066th of 2,303 and Ruggles Elem School is 1989th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).