Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts vs Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
272 students
Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
487 students
| Measure | Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts Chicago, Illinois | Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1968 of 2,303 | #2235 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46107 of 50,301 | #49312 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 272 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 3% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 0.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.9 vs 10.6).
- •Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts does better on math proficiency (12% vs 0.5%).
- •Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 3%).
- •Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 96%).
- •Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 15.2).
- •Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch is the larger school with 487 students compared with 272.
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 Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts better than Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts ranks higher (17.9 vs 10.6 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 Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts and Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts: 272. Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts and Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
Dewey Elem Academy of Fine Arts is 1968th of 2,303 and Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch is 2235th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).