Jordan Elem Community School vs New Field Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jordan Elem Community School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
487 students
New Field Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
541 students
| Measure | Jordan Elem Community School Chicago, Illinois | New Field Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1877 of 2,303 | #1382 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44972 of 50,301 | #36924 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 487 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 79.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 32% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Field Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 19.8).
- •New Field Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 11%).
- •New Field Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •New Field Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.9% vs 89.3%).
- •Jordan Elem Community School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.0).
- •New Field Elem School is the larger school with 541 students compared with 487.
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 Jordan Elem Community School better than New Field Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), New Field Elem School ranks higher (32.5 vs 19.8 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 Jordan Elem Community School and New Field Elem School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jordan Elem Community School: 487. New Field Elem School: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jordan Elem Community School and New Field Elem School rank in Illinois?
Jordan Elem Community School is 1877th of 2,303 and New Field Elem School is 1382nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).