Funston Elem School vs Nixon 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.
Funston Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
440 students
Nixon Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
672 students
| Measure | Funston Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Nixon Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1980 of 2,303 | #2027 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46327 of 50,301 | #46772 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 440 | 672 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 672 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.3% | 94.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 17% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.5 vs 16.7).
- •Nixon Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •Nixon Elem School does better on reading proficiency (14% vs 11%).
- •Nixon Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94.9% vs 97.3%).
- •Funston Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 12.9).
- •Nixon Elem School is the larger school with 672 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 Nixon Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Funston Elem School and Nixon Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Funston Elem School: 440. Nixon Elem School: 672. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Funston Elem School and Nixon Elem School rank in Illinois?
Funston Elem School is 1980th of 2,303 and Nixon Elem School is 2027th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).