Jackson M Elem School vs Kipling Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jackson M Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
305 students
Kipling Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
237 students
| Measure | Jackson M Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Kipling Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1941 of 2,303 | #1718 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45789 of 50,301 | #42692 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 305 | 237 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 237 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 9% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 12% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kipling Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 18.5).
- •Kipling Elem School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 4%).
- •Kipling Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 9%).
- •Jackson M Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.6% vs 87.8%).
- •Jackson M Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 11.9).
- •Jackson M Elem School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 237.
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 Jackson M Elem School better than Kipling Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Kipling Elem School ranks higher (23.4 vs 18.5 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 Jackson M Elem School and Kipling Elem School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jackson M Elem School: 305. Kipling Elem School: 237. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jackson M Elem School and Kipling Elem School rank in Illinois?
Jackson M Elem School is 1941st of 2,303 and Kipling Elem School is 1718th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).