Drake Elem School vs Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Drake Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
302 students
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 6–12
313 students
| Measure | Drake Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2126 of 2,303 | #678 of 691 |
| National rank | #47858 of 50,301 | #16784 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 302 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 7.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drake Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.5 vs 6.8).
- •Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 97.7%).
- •Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus is the larger school with 313 students compared with 302.
- •Drake Elem School is a public school while Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Drake Elem School better than Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Drake Elem School ranks higher (14.5 vs 6.8 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 Drake Elem School and Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drake Elem School: 302. Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drake Elem School and Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus rank in Illinois?
Drake Elem School is 2126th of 2,303 and Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus is 678th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).