Kershaw Elem School vs Mays Elem Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 614 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kershaw Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
226 students
Mays Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
277 students
| Measure | Kershaw Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Mays Elem Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1912 of 2,303 | #2146 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45354 of 50,301 | #48072 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 226 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 226 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 67.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 7% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kershaw Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.2 vs 14.1).
- •Kershaw Elem School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 7%).
- •Kershaw Elem School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •Mays Elem Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.9% vs 88.9%).
- •Kershaw Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 18.5).
- •Mays Elem Academy is the larger school with 277 students compared with 226.
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 Kershaw Elem School better than Mays Elem Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Kershaw Elem School ranks higher (19.2 vs 14.1 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 Kershaw Elem School and Mays Elem Academy?
About 614 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kershaw Elem School: 226. Mays Elem Academy: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kershaw Elem School and Mays Elem Academy rank in Illinois?
Kershaw Elem School is 1912th of 2,303 and Mays Elem Academy is 2146th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).