Funston Elem School vs Marine Leadership Academy - Ames
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 488 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Funston Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
440 students
Marine Leadership Academy - Ames
Chicago · Public high · Grades 7–12
549 students
| Measure | Funston Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Marine Leadership Academy - Ames Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1980 of 2,303 | #555 of 691 |
| National rank | #46327 of 50,301 | #15488 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 440 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 82.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 10% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marine Leadership Academy - Ames scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.8 vs 17.5).
- •Funston Elem School does better on reading proficiency (11% vs 10%).
- •Marine Leadership Academy - Ames does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.5% vs 97.3%).
- •Funston Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.9).
- •Marine Leadership Academy - Ames is the larger school with 549 students compared with 440.
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 Funston Elem School better than Marine Leadership Academy - Ames?
On the Success Index (US), Marine Leadership Academy - Ames ranks higher (18.8 vs 17.5 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 Funston Elem School and Marine Leadership Academy - Ames?
About 488 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Funston Elem School: 440. Marine Leadership Academy - Ames: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Funston Elem School and Marine Leadership Academy - Ames rank in Illinois?
Funston Elem School is 1980th of 2,303 and Marine Leadership Academy - Ames is 555th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).