Fort Dearborn Elem School vs Noble St Chtr-Hansberry Prep Slvr
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 604 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Dearborn Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
298 students
Noble St Chtr-Hansberry Prep Slvr
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
534 students
| Measure | Fort Dearborn Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Noble St Chtr-Hansberry Prep Slvr Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1744 of 2,303 | #593 of 691 |
| National rank | #43148 of 50,301 | #15970 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 298 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 85.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.3 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 22% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Dearborn Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.7 vs 15.7).
- •Noble St Chtr-Hansberry Prep Slvr does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7%).
- •Noble St Chtr-Hansberry Prep Slvr does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 11%).
- •Fort Dearborn Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.5% vs 85.8%).
- •Fort Dearborn Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 19.1).
- •Noble St Chtr-Hansberry Prep Slvr is the larger school with 534 students compared with 298.
- •Fort Dearborn Elem School is a public school while Noble St Chtr-Hansberry Prep Slvr 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 Fort Dearborn Elem School better than Noble St Chtr-Hansberry Prep Slvr?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Dearborn Elem School ranks higher (22.7 vs 15.7 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 Fort Dearborn Elem School and Noble St Chtr-Hansberry Prep Slvr?
About 604 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Dearborn Elem School: 298. Noble St Chtr-Hansberry Prep Slvr: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Dearborn Elem School and Noble St Chtr-Hansberry Prep Slvr rank in Illinois?
Fort Dearborn Elem School is 1744th of 2,303 and Noble St Chtr-Hansberry Prep Slvr is 593rd of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).