Gale Elem Community Academy vs Oakton Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 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
Oakton Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
| Measure | Gale Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois | Oakton Elem School Evanston, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1929 of 2,303 | #1061 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45517 of 50,301 | #30575 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 345 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 52.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 32% |
| city | Chicago | Evanston |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakton Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.1 vs 18.9).
- •Oakton Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 2.5%).
- •Oakton Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 7.5%).
- •Oakton Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.5% vs 82.6%).
- •Oakton Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 11.9).
- •Oakton Elem School is the larger school with 379 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 Oakton Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Oakton Elem School ranks higher (42.1 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 Oakton Elem School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Evanston in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gale Elem Community Academy: 345. Oakton Elem School: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gale Elem Community Academy and Oakton Elem School rank in Illinois?
Gale Elem Community Academy is 1929th of 2,303 and Oakton Elem School is 1061st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).