Farnsworth Elem School vs Taft High School
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
Taft High School
Chicago · Public high · Grades 7–12
4,487 students
| Measure | Farnsworth Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Taft High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #870 of 2,303 | #221 of 691 |
| National rank | #26022 of 50,301 | #10112 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 502 | 4,487 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 4,487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 50.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Farnsworth Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 43.4).
- •Farnsworth Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Taft High School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 31%).
- •Farnsworth Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 50.6%).
- •Farnsworth Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.3).
- •Taft High School is the larger school with 4,487 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 Taft High School?
On the Success Index (US), Farnsworth Elem School ranks higher (48.7 vs 43.4 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 Taft High School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Farnsworth Elem School: 502. Taft High School: 4,487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Farnsworth Elem School and Taft High School rank in Illinois?
Farnsworth Elem School is 870th of 2,303 and Taft High School is 221st of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).