Fernwood Elem School vs Wacker Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 880 m 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
Wacker Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
217 students
| Measure | Fernwood Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Wacker Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1834 of 2,303 | #1752 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44519 of 50,301 | #43309 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 259 | 217 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 217 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.6% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wacker Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.5 vs 20.5).
- •Fernwood Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Wacker Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.3% vs 87.6%).
- •Wacker Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 14.4).
- •Fernwood Elem School is the larger school with 259 students compared with 217.
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 Wacker Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Wacker Elem School ranks higher (22.5 vs 20.5 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 Fernwood Elem School and Wacker Elem School?
About 880 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fernwood Elem School: 259. Wacker Elem School: 217. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fernwood Elem School and Wacker Elem School rank in Illinois?
Fernwood Elem School is 1834th of 2,303 and Wacker Elem School is 1752nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).