Lawndale Elem Community Academy vs Legacy Elem Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 776 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lawndale Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
191 students
Legacy Elem Charter School
Chicago · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
458 students
| Measure | Lawndale Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois | Legacy Elem Charter School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1946 of 2,303 | #2257 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #45864 of 50,301 | #49576 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 191 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 191 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.6% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 10% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lawndale Elem Community Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.4 vs 9.5).
- •Legacy Elem Charter School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 2.5%).
- •Legacy Elem Charter School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 2.5%).
- •Lawndale Elem Community Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.6% vs 92.4%).
- •Lawndale Elem Community Academy does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 17.6).
- •Legacy Elem Charter School is the larger school with 458 students compared with 191.
- •Lawndale Elem Community Academy is a public school while Legacy Elem Charter School is a charter 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 Lawndale Elem Community Academy better than Legacy Elem Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Lawndale Elem Community Academy ranks higher (18.4 vs 9.5 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 Lawndale Elem Community Academy and Legacy Elem Charter School?
About 776 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lawndale Elem Community Academy: 191. Legacy Elem Charter School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lawndale Elem Community Academy and Legacy Elem Charter School rank in Illinois?
Lawndale Elem Community Academy is 1946th of 2,303 and Legacy Elem Charter School is 2257th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).