Drake Elem School vs YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 341 m 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
YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
103 students
| Measure | Drake Elem School Chicago, Illinois | YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2126 of 2,303 | #654 of 691 |
| National rank | #47858 of 50,301 | #16568 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 302 | 103 |
| Enrollment | 302 | 103 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.7% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Drake Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.5 vs 10.5).
- •Drake Elem School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Drake Elem School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.1% vs 97.7%).
- •Drake Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 14.7).
- •Drake Elem School is the larger school with 302 students compared with 103.
- •Drake Elem School is a public school while YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership 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 YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership?
On the Success Index (US), Drake Elem School ranks higher (14.5 vs 10.5 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 YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership?
About 341 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Drake Elem School: 302. YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership: 103. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Drake Elem School and YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership rank in Illinois?
Drake Elem School is 2126th of 2,303 and YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership is 654th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).