Ellington Elem School vs Howe 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.
Ellington Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
510 students
Howe Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
341 students
| Measure | Ellington Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Howe Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2103 of 2,303 | #1867 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47628 of 50,301 | #44900 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 510 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 510 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.1% | 82.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 3% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howe Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 15.0).
- •Ellington Elem School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 3%).
- •Ellington Elem School does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 5%).
- •Howe Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.7% vs 95.1%).
- •Howe Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.1).
- •Ellington Elem School is the larger school with 510 students compared with 341.
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 Ellington Elem School better than Howe Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Howe Elem School ranks higher (19.9 vs 15.0 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 Ellington Elem School and Howe Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ellington Elem School: 510. Howe Elem School: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ellington Elem School and Howe Elem School rank in Illinois?
Ellington Elem School is 2103rd of 2,303 and Howe Elem School is 1867th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).