KIPP Academy Chicago Campus vs Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 814 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Academy Chicago Campus
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
649 students
Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
427 students
| Measure | KIPP Academy Chicago Campus Chicago, Illinois | Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2268 of 2,303 | #2161 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49728 of 50,301 | #48230 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 649 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 162.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 6% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 11% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.7 vs 8.9).
- •KIPP Academy Chicago Campus does better on math proficiency (20% vs 11%).
- •KIPP Academy Chicago Campus does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 6%).
- •KIPP Academy Chicago Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.8% vs 99.3%).
- •Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 162.3).
- •KIPP Academy Chicago Campus is the larger school with 649 students compared with 427.
- •KIPP Academy Chicago Campus is a charter school while Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch is a public 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 KIPP Academy Chicago Campus better than Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch ranks higher (13.7 vs 8.9 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 KIPP Academy Chicago Campus and Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch?
About 814 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Academy Chicago Campus: 649. Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Academy Chicago Campus and Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
KIPP Academy Chicago Campus is 2268th of 2,303 and Spencer Technology Acad Elem Sch is 2161st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).