Falconer Elem School vs South Loop Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 13 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
South Loop Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
847 students
| Measure | Falconer Elem School Chicago, Illinois | South Loop Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1953 of 2,303 | #831 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45962 of 50,301 | #25062 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 846 | 847 |
| Enrollment | 846 | 847 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 27.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 39% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Loop Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 18.2).
- •South Loop Elem School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 16%).
- •South Loop Elem School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 19%).
- •South Loop Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.9% vs 90.4%).
- •Falconer Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.6).
- •South Loop Elem School is the larger school with 847 students compared with 846.
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 South Loop Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), South Loop Elem School ranks higher (50.2 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 South Loop Elem School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Falconer Elem School: 846. South Loop Elem School: 847. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Falconer Elem School and South Loop Elem School rank in Illinois?
Falconer Elem School is 1953rd of 2,303 and South Loop Elem School is 831st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).