National Teachers Elem Academy vs YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
National Teachers Elem Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
795 students
YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
103 students
| Measure | National Teachers Elem Academy Chicago, Illinois | YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1439 of 2,303 | #654 of 691 |
| National rank | #37967 of 50,301 | #16568 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 795 | 103 |
| Enrollment | 795 | 103 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 95.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •National Teachers Elem Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.9 vs 10.5).
- •National Teachers Elem Academy does better on math proficiency (24% vs 2.5%).
- •National Teachers Elem Academy does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 2.5%).
- •National Teachers Elem Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 95.1%).
- •YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.2).
- •National Teachers Elem Academy is the larger school with 795 students compared with 103.
- •National Teachers Elem Academy is a public school while YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership 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 National Teachers Elem Academy better than YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership?
On the Success Index (US), National Teachers Elem Academy ranks higher (30.9 vs 10.5 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 National Teachers Elem Academy and YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
National Teachers Elem Academy: 795. YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership: 103. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do National Teachers Elem Academy and YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership rank in Illinois?
National Teachers Elem Academy is 1439th of 2,303 and YCCS-McKinley-Lakeside Leadership is 654th of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).