Field Elem School vs Gale Elem Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Field Elem School
Chicago · Public middle · Grades 5–8
151 students
Gale Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
345 students
| Measure | Field Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Gale Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #635 of 670 | #1929 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14611 of 15,369 | #45517 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 151 | 345 |
| Enrollment | 151 | 345 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 82.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gale Elem Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.9 vs 14.7).
- •Field Elem School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Field Elem School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Gale Elem Community Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 91.4%).
- •Field Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 11.9).
- •Gale Elem Community Academy is the larger school with 345 students compared with 151.
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 Field Elem School better than Gale Elem Community Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Gale Elem Community Academy ranks higher (18.9 vs 14.7 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 Field Elem School and Gale Elem Community Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Field Elem School: 151. Gale Elem Community Academy: 345. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Field Elem School and Gale Elem Community Academy rank in Illinois?
Field Elem School is 635th of 670 and Gale Elem Community Academy is 1929th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).