Finkl Elem School vs Ruiz Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 516 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
Ruiz Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
467 students
| Measure | Finkl Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Ruiz Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1790 of 2,303 | #1621 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #43832 of 50,301 | #41294 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 240 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.9% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 22% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ruiz Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.7 vs 21.6).
- •Ruiz Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Ruiz Elem School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 17%).
- •Ruiz Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 87.9%).
- •Finkl Elem School does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 11.7).
- •Ruiz Elem School is the larger school with 467 students compared with 240.
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 Ruiz Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Ruiz Elem School ranks higher (25.7 vs 21.6 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 Ruiz Elem School?
About 516 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Finkl Elem School: 240. Ruiz Elem School: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Finkl Elem School and Ruiz Elem School rank in Illinois?
Finkl Elem School is 1790th of 2,303 and Ruiz Elem School is 1621st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).