Gillespie Elem School vs Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 614 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gillespie Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
288 students
Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
194 students
| Measure | Gillespie Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1820 of 2,303 | #1140 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44277 of 50,301 | #32921 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 288 | 194 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 194 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 32% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 20.9).
- •Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy does better on math proficiency (32% vs 4%).
- •Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 20%).
- •Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.8% vs 79.9%).
- •Gillespie Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.9).
- •Gillespie Elem School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 194.
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 Gillespie Elem School better than Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy ranks higher (38.6 vs 20.9 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 Gillespie Elem School and Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy?
About 614 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gillespie Elem School: 288. Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy: 194. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gillespie Elem School and Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy rank in Illinois?
Gillespie Elem School is 1820th of 2,303 and Turner-Drew Elem Language Academy is 1140th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).