Gillespie Elem School vs YCCS Chtr - Chatham
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km 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
YCCS Chtr - Chatham
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
104 students
| Measure | Gillespie Elem School Chicago, Illinois | YCCS Chtr - Chatham Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1820 of 2,303 | #675 of 691 |
| National rank | #44277 of 50,301 | #16757 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 288 | 104 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 104 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.9% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 34.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gillespie Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.9 vs 7.5).
- •Gillespie Elem School does better on math proficiency (4% vs 2.5%).
- •Gillespie Elem School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 2.5%).
- •Gillespie Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 97.1%).
- •Gillespie Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 34.7).
- •Gillespie Elem School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 104.
- •Gillespie Elem School is a public school while YCCS Chtr - Chatham is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 YCCS Chtr - Chatham?
On the Success Index (US), Gillespie Elem School ranks higher (20.9 vs 7.5 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 YCCS Chtr - Chatham?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gillespie Elem School: 288. YCCS Chtr - Chatham: 104. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gillespie Elem School and YCCS Chtr - Chatham rank in Illinois?
Gillespie Elem School is 1820th of 2,303 and YCCS Chtr - Chatham is 675th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).