Metcalfe Elem Community Academy vs White Elem Career Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Metcalfe Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
354 students
White Elem Career Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
116 students
| Measure | Metcalfe Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois | White Elem Career Academy Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2270 of 2,303 | #2155 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49755 of 50,301 | #48161 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 354 | 116 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 116 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.5% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •White Elem Career Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.9 vs 8.8).
- •Metcalfe Elem Community Academy does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •White Elem Career Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.2% vs 95.5%).
- •White Elem Career Academy does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 16.1).
- •Metcalfe Elem Community Academy is the larger school with 354 students compared with 116.
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 Metcalfe Elem Community Academy better than White Elem Career Academy?
On the Success Index (US), White Elem Career Academy ranks higher (13.9 vs 8.8 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 Metcalfe Elem Community Academy and White Elem Career Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Metcalfe Elem Community Academy: 354. White Elem Career Academy: 116. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Metcalfe Elem Community Academy and White Elem Career Academy rank in Illinois?
Metcalfe Elem Community Academy is 2270th of 2,303 and White Elem Career Academy is 2155th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).