Douglass Academy High School vs Ellington Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 550 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglass Academy High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
29 students
Ellington Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
510 students
| Measure | Douglass Academy High School Chicago, Illinois | Ellington Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #2103 of 2,303 |
| National rank | – | #47628 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 29 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 29 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 2.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 10% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglass Academy High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 15.0).
- •Douglass Academy High School does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 10%).
- •Douglass Academy High School does better on reading proficiency (24.5% vs 15%).
- •Douglass Academy High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.1% vs 95.1%).
- •Douglass Academy High School does better on students per teacher (2.4 vs 13.1).
- •Ellington Elem School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 29.
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 Douglass Academy High School better than Ellington Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Douglass Academy High School ranks higher (21.9 vs 15.0 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 Douglass Academy High School and Ellington Elem School?
About 550 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglass Academy High School: 29. Ellington Elem School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglass Academy High School and Ellington Elem School rank in Illinois?
Douglass Academy High School is unranked and Ellington Elem School is 2103rd of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).