Falconer Elem School vs Scammon Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Falconer Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
846 students
Scammon Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
620 students
| Measure | Falconer Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Scammon Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1953 of 2,303 | #1433 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45962 of 50,301 | #37912 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 846 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 846 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 35% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scammon Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 18.2).
- •Scammon Elem School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 16%).
- •Scammon Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Scammon Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.4% vs 90.4%).
- •Scammon Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.0).
- •Falconer Elem School is the larger school with 846 students compared with 620.
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 Falconer Elem School better than Scammon Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Scammon Elem School ranks higher (31.0 vs 18.2 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 Falconer Elem School and Scammon Elem School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Falconer Elem School: 846. Scammon Elem School: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Falconer Elem School and Scammon Elem School rank in Illinois?
Falconer Elem School is 1953rd of 2,303 and Scammon Elem School is 1433rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).