Finkl Elem School vs IJLA Charter High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 506 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Finkl Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
240 students
IJLA Charter High School
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
95 students
| Measure | Finkl Elem School Chicago, Illinois | IJLA Charter High School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1790 of 2,303 | #672 of 691 |
| National rank | #43832 of 50,301 | #16733 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 240 | 95 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 95 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Finkl Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.6 vs 7.9).
- •Finkl Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 5%).
- •Finkl Elem School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 5%).
- •IJLA Charter High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.9% vs 87.9%).
- •Finkl Elem School is the larger school with 240 students compared with 95.
- •Finkl Elem School is a public school while IJLA Charter High School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Finkl Elem School better than IJLA Charter High School?
On the Success Index (US), Finkl Elem School ranks higher (21.6 vs 7.9 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 Finkl Elem School and IJLA Charter High School?
About 506 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Finkl Elem School: 240. IJLA Charter High School: 95. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Finkl Elem School and IJLA Charter High School rank in Illinois?
Finkl Elem School is 1790th of 2,303 and IJLA Charter High School is 672nd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).