Lara Elem Academy vs Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 240 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lara Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
362 students
Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
390 students
| Measure | Lara Elem Academy Chicago, Illinois | Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1823 of 2,303 | #2110 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44289 of 50,301 | #47664 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 362 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 10% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lara Elem Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.9 vs 15.0).
- •Lara Elem Academy does better on math proficiency (17% vs 10%).
- •Lara Elem Academy does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Lara Elem Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 97.4%).
- •Lara Elem Academy does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.6).
- •Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac is the larger school with 390 students compared with 362.
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 Lara Elem Academy better than Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac?
On the Success Index (US), Lara Elem Academy ranks higher (20.9 vs 15.0 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 Lara Elem Academy and Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac?
About 240 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lara Elem Academy: 362. Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lara Elem Academy and Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac rank in Illinois?
Lara Elem Academy is 1823rd of 2,303 and Seward Elem Communication Arts Ac is 2110th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).