Kozminski Elem Community Academy vs Shoesmith Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 965 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kozminski Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
275 students
Shoesmith Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–6
294 students
| Measure | Kozminski Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois | Shoesmith Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1804 of 2,303 | #1557 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44033 of 50,301 | #40290 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 275 | 294 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 294 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.3% | 71.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 19% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shoesmith Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.2 vs 21.3).
- •Shoesmith Elem School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •Shoesmith Elem School does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 7.5%).
- •Shoesmith Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.8% vs 79.3%).
- •Kozminski Elem Community Academy does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.3).
- •Shoesmith Elem School is the larger school with 294 students compared with 275.
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 Kozminski Elem Community Academy better than Shoesmith Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Shoesmith Elem School ranks higher (27.2 vs 21.3 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 Kozminski Elem Community Academy and Shoesmith Elem School?
About 965 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kozminski Elem Community Academy: 275. Shoesmith Elem School: 294. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kozminski Elem Community Academy and Shoesmith Elem School rank in Illinois?
Kozminski Elem Community Academy is 1804th of 2,303 and Shoesmith Elem School is 1557th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).