Fulton Elem School vs Richards Career Academy HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 821 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fulton Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
321 students
Richards Career Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
348 students
| Measure | Fulton Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Richards Career Academy HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1979 of 2,303 | #604 of 691 |
| National rank | #46326 of 50,301 | #16030 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 321 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.1% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fulton Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.5 vs 15.2).
- •Fulton Elem School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 5%).
- •Fulton Elem School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Richards Career Academy HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97.1% vs 98.1%).
- •Fulton Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.2).
- •Richards Career Academy HS is the larger school with 348 students compared with 321.
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 Fulton Elem School better than Richards Career Academy HS?
On the Success Index (US), Fulton Elem School ranks higher (17.5 vs 15.2 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 Fulton Elem School and Richards Career Academy HS?
About 821 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fulton Elem School: 321. Richards Career Academy HS: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fulton Elem School and Richards Career Academy HS rank in Illinois?
Fulton Elem School is 1979th of 2,303 and Richards Career Academy HS is 604th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).