Fairfield Elem Academy vs Morrill Elem Math & Sci School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 490 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfield Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
492 students
Morrill Elem Math & Sci School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
600 students
| Measure | Fairfield Elem Academy Chicago, Illinois | Morrill Elem Math & Sci School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2199 of 2,303 | #2211 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #48761 of 50,301 | #48974 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 492 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.2% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 16% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 7% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (12.3 vs 11.7).
- •Fairfield Elem Academy does better on math proficiency (8% vs 7%).
- •Fairfield Elem Academy does better on reading proficiency (16% vs 15%).
- •Morrill Elem Math & Sci School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.2% vs 98.2%).
- •Fairfield Elem Academy does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.6).
- •Morrill Elem Math & Sci School is the larger school with 600 students compared with 492.
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 Fairfield Elem Academy better than Morrill Elem Math & Sci School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fairfield Elem Academy and Morrill Elem Math & Sci School?
About 490 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfield Elem Academy: 492. Morrill Elem Math & Sci School: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfield Elem Academy and Morrill Elem Math & Sci School rank in Illinois?
Fairfield Elem Academy is 2199th of 2,303 and Morrill Elem Math & Sci School is 2211th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).