Gray Elem School vs Portage Park Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 961 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gray Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,000 students
Portage Park Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
933 students
| Measure | Gray Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Portage Park Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1675 of 2,303 | #1509 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #42058 of 50,301 | #39355 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,000 | 933 |
| Enrollment | 1,000 | 933 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 66.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 25% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Portage Park Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.8 vs 24.4).
- •Gray Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •Portage Park Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Portage Park Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.9% vs 79.1%).
- •Portage Park Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 14.9).
- •Gray Elem School is the larger school with 1,000 students compared with 933.
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 Gray Elem School better than Portage Park Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Portage Park Elem School ranks higher (28.8 vs 24.4 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 Gray Elem School and Portage Park Elem School?
About 961 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gray Elem School: 1,000. Portage Park Elem School: 933. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gray Elem School and Portage Park Elem School rank in Illinois?
Gray Elem School is 1675th of 2,303 and Portage Park Elem School is 1509th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).