Gale Elem Community Academy vs Jordan Elem Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 690 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gale Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
345 students
Jordan Elem Community School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
487 students
| Measure | Gale Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois | Jordan Elem Community School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1929 of 2,303 | #1877 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45517 of 50,301 | #44972 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 345 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 11% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (18.9 vs 19.8).
- •Jordan Elem Community School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 2.5%).
- •Jordan Elem Community School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 7.5%).
- •Gale Elem Community Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 89.3%).
- •Jordan Elem Community School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.9).
- •Jordan Elem Community School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 345.
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 Gale Elem Community Academy better than Jordan Elem Community 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 Gale Elem Community Academy and Jordan Elem Community School?
About 690 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gale Elem Community Academy: 345. Jordan Elem Community School: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gale Elem Community Academy and Jordan Elem Community School rank in Illinois?
Gale Elem Community Academy is 1929th of 2,303 and Jordan Elem Community School is 1877th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).