Dore Elem School vs Dr Donald Wharton Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 841 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dore Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
745 students
Dr Donald Wharton Elem School
Summit · Public elementary · Grades K–5
114 students
| Measure | Dore Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Dr Donald Wharton Elem School Summit, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1011 of 2,303 | #1782 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #29655 of 50,301 | #43778 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 745 | 114 |
| Enrollment | 745 | 114 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.7% | 98.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | Chicago | Summit |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dore Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 21.7).
- •Dore Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Dore Elem School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 32%).
- •Dore Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.7% vs 98.2%).
- •Dr Donald Wharton Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 13.1).
- •Dore Elem School is the larger school with 745 students compared with 114.
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 Dore Elem School better than Dr Donald Wharton Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Dore Elem School ranks higher (43.4 vs 21.7 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 Dore Elem School and Dr Donald Wharton Elem School?
About 841 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Summit in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dore Elem School: 745. Dr Donald Wharton Elem School: 114. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dore Elem School and Dr Donald Wharton Elem School rank in Illinois?
Dore Elem School is 1011th of 2,303 and Dr Donald Wharton Elem School is 1782nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).