James Farmer Jr. Elementary vs Univ of Chicago Chtr-Donoghue
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.
James Farmer Jr. Elementary
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
321 students
Univ of Chicago Chtr-Donoghue
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
| Measure | James Farmer Jr. Elementary Chicago, Illinois | Univ of Chicago Chtr-Donoghue Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2271 of 2,303 | #2188 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49773 of 50,301 | #48660 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 321 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 22% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Univ of Chicago Chtr-Donoghue scores higher on the Success Index (US) (12.6 vs 8.7).
- •Univ of Chicago Chtr-Donoghue does better on math proficiency (22% vs 11%).
- •Univ of Chicago Chtr-Donoghue does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 10%).
- •Univ of Chicago Chtr-Donoghue does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 94.1%).
- •James Farmer Jr. Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 21.7).
- •Univ of Chicago Chtr-Donoghue is the larger school with 499 students compared with 321.
- •James Farmer Jr. Elementary is a public school while Univ of Chicago Chtr-Donoghue is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 James Farmer Jr. Elementary better than Univ of Chicago Chtr-Donoghue?
On the Success Index (US), Univ of Chicago Chtr-Donoghue ranks higher (12.6 vs 8.7 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 James Farmer Jr. Elementary and Univ of Chicago Chtr-Donoghue?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Farmer Jr. Elementary: 321. Univ of Chicago Chtr-Donoghue: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Farmer Jr. Elementary and Univ of Chicago Chtr-Donoghue rank in Illinois?
James Farmer Jr. Elementary is 2271st of 2,303 and Univ of Chicago Chtr-Donoghue is 2188th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).