KIPP Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus vs Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch
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.
KIPP Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
921 students
Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
487 students
| Measure | KIPP Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus Chicago, Illinois | Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 5 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2300 of 2,303 | #2235 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #50200 of 50,301 | #49312 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 921 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 921 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 115.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 3% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 0.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (10.6 vs 4.9).
- •KIPP Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus does better on math proficiency (11% vs 0.5%).
- •KIPP Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 3%).
- •Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.4% vs 93.8%).
- •Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 115.1).
- •KIPP Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus is the larger school with 921 students compared with 487.
- •KIPP Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus is a charter school while Nicholson Tech 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 Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus better than Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch ranks higher (10.6 vs 4.9 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 Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus and Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus: 921. Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus and Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
KIPP Chicago Chrtrs Bloom Campus is 2300th of 2,303 and Nicholson Tech Acad Elem Sch is 2235th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).