Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch vs McNair Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 84 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch
Dekalb · Public elementary · Grades K–5
328 students
McNair Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
328 students
| Measure | Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch Dekalb, Illinois | McNair Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1961 of 2,303 | #1870 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46061 of 50,301 | #44920 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 328 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.2% | 89.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Dekalb | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McNair Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.9 vs 18.0).
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.2% vs 89.3%).
- •McNair Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 14.3).
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 Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch better than McNair Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), McNair Elem School ranks higher (19.9 vs 18.0 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 Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch and McNair Elem School?
About 84 km in a straight line, between Dekalb and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch: 328. McNair Elem School: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch and McNair Elem School rank in Illinois?
Gwendolyn Brooks Elem Sch is 1961st of 2,303 and McNair Elem School is 1870th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).