Fiske Elem School vs Wadsworth 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.
Fiske Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
373 students
Wadsworth Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
487 students
| Measure | Fiske Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Wadsworth Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1848 of 2,303 | #2267 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44724 of 50,301 | #49717 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 373 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 373 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.1% | 87.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 3% | 7% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fiske Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.2 vs 9.0).
- •Wadsworth Elem School does better on math proficiency (7% vs 3%).
- •Wadsworth Elem School does better on reading proficiency (10% vs 8%).
- •Fiske Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.1% vs 87.5%).
- •Fiske Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 18.0).
- •Wadsworth Elem School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 373.
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 Fiske Elem School better than Wadsworth Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Fiske Elem School ranks higher (20.2 vs 9.0 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 Fiske Elem School and Wadsworth Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fiske Elem School: 373. Wadsworth Elem School: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fiske Elem School and Wadsworth Elem School rank in Illinois?
Fiske Elem School is 1848th of 2,303 and Wadsworth Elem School is 2267th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).