Faraday Elem School vs Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 789 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Faraday Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
178 students
Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
255 students
| Measure | Faraday Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2104 of 2,303 | #2053 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47630 of 50,301 | #47132 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 178 | 255 |
| Enrollment | 178 | 255 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 94.5% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 9% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 6% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.0 vs 15.0).
- •Faraday Elem School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 6%).
- •Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy does better on reading proficiency (9% vs 7.5%).
- •Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.5% vs 98.3%).
- •Faraday Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.1).
- •Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy is the larger school with 255 students compared with 178.
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 Faraday Elem School better than Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy ranks higher (16.0 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 Faraday Elem School and Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy?
About 789 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Faraday Elem School: 178. Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy: 255. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Faraday Elem School and Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy rank in Illinois?
Faraday Elem School is 2104th of 2,303 and Jensen Elem Scholastic Academy is 2053rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).