Gale Elem Community Academy vs New Field Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km 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
New Field Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
541 students
| Measure | Gale Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois | New Field Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1929 of 2,303 | #1382 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45517 of 50,301 | #36924 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 345 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 32% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Field Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 18.9).
- •New Field Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 2.5%).
- •New Field Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- •New Field Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 82.6%).
- •Gale Elem Community Academy does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.0).
- •New Field Elem School is the larger school with 541 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 New Field Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), New Field Elem School ranks higher (32.5 vs 18.9 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 Gale Elem Community Academy and New Field Elem School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gale Elem Community Academy: 345. New Field Elem School: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gale Elem Community Academy and New Field Elem School rank in Illinois?
Gale Elem Community Academy is 1929th of 2,303 and New Field Elem School is 1382nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).