Eberhart Elem School vs Tarkington Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eberhart Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,011 students
Tarkington Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
791 students
| Measure | Eberhart Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Tarkington Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2182 of 2,303 | #2071 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #48589 of 50,301 | #47327 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,011 | 791 |
| Enrollment | 1,011 | 791 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 93% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 16% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 15% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tarkington Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.7 vs 12.7).
- •Tarkington Elem School does better on math proficiency (15% vs 12%).
- •Eberhart Elem School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 16%).
- •Tarkington Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93% vs 94.3%).
- •Tarkington Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.1).
- •Eberhart Elem School is the larger school with 1,011 students compared with 791.
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 Eberhart Elem School better than Tarkington Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Tarkington Elem School ranks higher (15.7 vs 12.7 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 Eberhart Elem School and Tarkington Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eberhart Elem School: 1,011. Tarkington Elem School: 791. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eberhart Elem School and Tarkington Elem School rank in Illinois?
Eberhart Elem School is 2182nd of 2,303 and Tarkington Elem School is 2071st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).