Gresham Elem School vs Talman Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gresham Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
332 students
Talman Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
332 students
| Measure | Gresham Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Talman Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2067 of 2,303 | #1491 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47246 of 50,301 | #39163 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 332 | 332 |
| Enrollment | 332 | 332 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.6% | 89.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 30% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Talman Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.1 vs 15.8).
- •Talman Elem School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 7.5%).
- •Talman Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Talman Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.8% vs 94.6%).
- •Talman Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.8).
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 Gresham Elem School better than Talman Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Talman Elem School ranks higher (29.1 vs 15.8 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 Gresham Elem School and Talman Elem School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gresham Elem School: 332. Talman Elem School: 332. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gresham Elem School and Talman Elem School rank in Illinois?
Gresham Elem School is 2067th of 2,303 and Talman Elem School is 1491st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).