Edgebrook Elem School vs Farnsworth Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgebrook Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
554 students
Farnsworth Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
502 students
| Measure | Edgebrook Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Farnsworth Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 2,303 | #870 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #6805 of 50,301 | #26022 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 554 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.2% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgebrook Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 48.7).
- •Edgebrook Elem School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Edgebrook Elem School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 31%).
- •Edgebrook Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 38%).
- •Farnsworth Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.9).
- •Edgebrook Elem School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 502.
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 Edgebrook Elem School better than Farnsworth Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Edgebrook Elem School ranks higher (76.8 vs 48.7 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 Edgebrook Elem School and Farnsworth Elem School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgebrook Elem School: 554. Farnsworth Elem School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgebrook Elem School and Farnsworth Elem School rank in Illinois?
Edgebrook Elem School is 159th of 2,303 and Farnsworth Elem School is 870th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).