Noble St Chtr-Butler - Crimson vs Smith W Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 261 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Noble St Chtr-Butler - Crimson
Chicago · Charter high · Grades 9–12
695 students
Smith W Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
340 students
| Measure | Noble St Chtr-Butler - Crimson Chicago, Illinois | Smith W Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #624 of 691 | #2029 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #16230 of 16,910 | #46787 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 695 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 695 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.8% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith W Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.7 vs 13.9).
- •Noble St Chtr-Butler - Crimson does better on math proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Smith W Elem School does better on reading proficiency (8% vs 7.5%).
- •Noble St Chtr-Butler - Crimson does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 95.3%).
- •Smith W Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.4).
- •Noble St Chtr-Butler - Crimson is the larger school with 695 students compared with 340.
- •Noble St Chtr-Butler - Crimson is a charter school while Smith W Elem School is a public 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 Noble St Chtr-Butler - Crimson better than Smith W Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Smith W Elem School ranks higher (16.7 vs 13.9 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 Noble St Chtr-Butler - Crimson and Smith W Elem School?
About 261 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Noble St Chtr-Butler - Crimson: 695. Smith W Elem School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Noble St Chtr-Butler - Crimson and Smith W Elem School rank in Illinois?
Noble St Chtr-Butler - Crimson is 624th of 691 and Smith W Elem School is 2029th of 2,303 among high schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).