Edgar A Poe Elem School vs Spry Elem Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 39 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgar A Poe Elem School
Arlington Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students
Spry Elem Community School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
317 students
| Measure | Edgar A Poe Elem School Arlington Heights, Illinois | Spry Elem Community School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #879 of 2,303 | #1725 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #26347 of 50,301 | #42796 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 317 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.5% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.3 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 11% |
| city | Arlington Heights | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgar A Poe Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.2 vs 23.3).
- •Edgar A Poe Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 11%).
- •Edgar A Poe Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 13%).
- •Edgar A Poe Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 78.9%).
- •Spry Elem Community School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 9.3).
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 Edgar A Poe Elem School better than Spry Elem Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Edgar A Poe Elem School ranks higher (48.2 vs 23.3 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 Edgar A Poe Elem School and Spry Elem Community School?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Arlington Heights and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgar A Poe Elem School: 317. Spry Elem Community School: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgar A Poe Elem School and Spry Elem Community School rank in Illinois?
Edgar A Poe Elem School is 879th of 2,303 and Spry Elem Community School is 1725th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).