Goudy Technology Academy vs Swift Elem Specialty 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.
Goudy Technology Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
491 students
Swift Elem Specialty School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
533 students
| Measure | Goudy Technology Academy Chicago, Illinois | Swift Elem Specialty School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1300 of 2,303 | #1649 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #35701 of 50,301 | #41734 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 491 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.3% | 86.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 24% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Goudy Technology Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 25.0).
- •Goudy Technology Academy does better on math proficiency (34% vs 24%).
- •Goudy Technology Academy does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 23%).
- •Goudy Technology Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.3% vs 86.7%).
- •Swift Elem Specialty School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.4).
- •Swift Elem Specialty School is the larger school with 533 students compared with 491.
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 Goudy Technology Academy better than Swift Elem Specialty School?
On the Success Index (US), Goudy Technology Academy ranks higher (34.3 vs 25.0 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 Goudy Technology Academy and Swift Elem Specialty School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goudy Technology Academy: 491. Swift Elem Specialty School: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goudy Technology Academy and Swift Elem Specialty School rank in Illinois?
Goudy Technology Academy is 1300th of 2,303 and Swift Elem Specialty School is 1649th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).