Farnsworth Elem School vs Sauganash Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farnsworth Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
502 students
Sauganash Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
693 students
| Measure | Farnsworth Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Sauganash Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #870 of 2,303 | #256 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #26022 of 50,301 | #10285 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 502 | 693 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 693 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 61% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sauganash Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 48.7).
- •Sauganash Elem School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 42%).
- •Sauganash Elem School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 31%).
- •Sauganash Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.7% vs 38%).
- •Farnsworth Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.9).
- •Sauganash Elem School is the larger school with 693 students compared with 502.
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 Farnsworth Elem School better than Sauganash Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Sauganash Elem School ranks higher (71.5 vs 48.7 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 Farnsworth Elem School and Sauganash Elem School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farnsworth Elem School: 502. Sauganash Elem School: 693. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farnsworth Elem School and Sauganash Elem School rank in Illinois?
Farnsworth Elem School is 870th of 2,303 and Sauganash Elem School is 256th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).