KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad vs Penn Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 25 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
897 students
Penn Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
218 students
| Measure | KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad Chicago, Illinois | Penn Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2285 of 2,303 | #1881 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49933 of 50,301 | #45051 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 897 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 897 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 85.3% |
| Students per teacher | 112.1 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 12% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Penn Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.7 vs 7.7).
- •KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad does better on math proficiency (21% vs 12%).
- •KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 12%).
- •Penn Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.3% vs 94.8%).
- •Penn Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 112.1).
- •KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad is the larger school with 897 students compared with 218.
- •KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad is a charter school while Penn Elem School 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 Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad better than Penn Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Penn Elem School ranks higher (19.7 vs 7.7 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 KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad and Penn Elem School?
About 25 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad: 897. Penn Elem School: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad and Penn Elem School rank in Illinois?
KIPP Chicago Chrtrs - Ascend Acad is 2285th of 2,303 and Penn Elem School is 1881st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).