McPherson Elem School vs Waters 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.
McPherson Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
794 students
Waters Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
702 students
| Measure | McPherson Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Waters Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1177 of 2,303 | #406 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #33435 of 50,301 | #14687 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 794 | 702 |
| Enrollment | 794 | 702 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.7% | 22.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 50% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waters Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 37.8).
- •Waters Elem School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 20%).
- •Waters Elem School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 30%).
- •Waters Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.9% vs 41.7%).
- •McPherson Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.3).
- •McPherson Elem School is the larger school with 794 students compared with 702.
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 McPherson Elem School better than Waters Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Waters Elem School ranks higher (65.2 vs 37.8 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 McPherson Elem School and Waters Elem School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McPherson Elem School: 794. Waters Elem School: 702. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McPherson Elem School and Waters Elem School rank in Illinois?
McPherson Elem School is 1177th of 2,303 and Waters Elem School is 406th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).