Fernwood Elem School vs Mount Vernon Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fernwood Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
259 students
Mount Vernon Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
245 students
| Measure | Fernwood Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Mount Vernon Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1834 of 2,303 | #1805 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44519 of 50,301 | #44042 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 259 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 75.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (20.5 vs 21.3).
- •Fernwood Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Fernwood Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Mount Vernon Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 87.6%).
- •Mount Vernon Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 14.4).
- •Fernwood Elem School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 245.
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 Fernwood Elem School better than Mount Vernon Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fernwood Elem School and Mount Vernon Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fernwood Elem School: 259. Mount Vernon Elem School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fernwood Elem School and Mount Vernon Elem School rank in Illinois?
Fernwood Elem School is 1834th of 2,303 and Mount Vernon Elem School is 1805th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).