Lowell Elem School vs Yates Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lowell Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
311 students
Yates Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
268 students
| Measure | Lowell Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Yates Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1812 of 2,303 | #1934 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #44106 of 50,301 | #45568 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 311 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 311 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.7% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 8.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 2% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 2% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lowell Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.2 vs 18.9).
- •Lowell Elem School does better on math proficiency (10% vs 2%).
- •Lowell Elem School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 2%).
- •Yates Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.1% vs 88.7%).
- •Yates Elem School does better on students per teacher (8.4 vs 9.7).
- •Lowell Elem School is the larger school with 311 students compared with 268.
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 Lowell Elem School better than Yates Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Lowell Elem School ranks higher (21.2 vs 18.9 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 Lowell Elem School and Yates Elem School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lowell Elem School: 311. Yates Elem School: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lowell Elem School and Yates Elem School rank in Illinois?
Lowell Elem School is 1812th of 2,303 and Yates Elem School is 1934th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).