Green W Elem School vs Vanderpoel Elem Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Green W Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
267 students
Vanderpoel Elem Magnet School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
241 students
| Measure | Green W Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Vanderpoel Elem Magnet School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1745 of 2,303 | #1587 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #43217 of 50,301 | #40818 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 267 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 267 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.3% | 56.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 6% | 7.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vanderpoel Elem Magnet School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.4 vs 22.6).
- •Vanderpoel Elem Magnet School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 6%).
- •Vanderpoel Elem Magnet School does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 11%).
- •Vanderpoel Elem Magnet School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.8% vs 72.3%).
- •Green W Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.7).
- •Green W Elem School is the larger school with 267 students compared with 241.
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 Green W Elem School better than Vanderpoel Elem Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Vanderpoel Elem Magnet School ranks higher (26.4 vs 22.6 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 Green W Elem School and Vanderpoel Elem Magnet School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Green W Elem School: 267. Vanderpoel Elem Magnet School: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Green W Elem School and Vanderpoel Elem Magnet School rank in Illinois?
Green W Elem School is 1745th of 2,303 and Vanderpoel Elem Magnet School is 1587th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).