Foster Park Elem School vs Joplin 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.
Foster Park Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
345 students
Joplin Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
283 students
| Measure | Foster Park Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Joplin Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1923 of 2,303 | #2003 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45449 of 50,301 | #46538 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 345 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 14% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foster Park Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.0 vs 17.1).
- •Foster Park Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 14%).
- •Foster Park Elem School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 15%).
- •Foster Park Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 96.1%).
- •Joplin Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 11.9).
- •Foster Park Elem School is the larger school with 345 students compared with 283.
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 Foster Park Elem School better than Joplin Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Foster Park Elem School ranks higher (19.0 vs 17.1 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 Foster Park Elem School and Joplin Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Foster Park Elem School: 345. Joplin Elem School: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Foster Park Elem School and Joplin Elem School rank in Illinois?
Foster Park Elem School is 1923rd of 2,303 and Joplin Elem School is 2003rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).