Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center vs Smyth J Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
348 students
Smyth J Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
348 students
| Measure | Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center Chicago, Illinois | Smyth J Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #786 of 2,303 | #1906 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #24194 of 50,301 | #45324 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 348 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.7% | 80.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 7% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 4% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 19.3).
- •Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center does better on math proficiency (42% vs 4%).
- •Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 7%).
- •Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.7% vs 80.5%).
- •Smyth J Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.4).
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 Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center better than Smyth J Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center ranks higher (51.4 vs 19.3 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 Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center and Smyth J Elem School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center: 348. Smyth J Elem School: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center and Smyth J Elem School rank in Illinois?
Franklin Elem Fine Arts Center is 786th of 2,303 and Smyth J Elem School is 1906th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).