OKeeffe Elem School vs South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch
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.
OKeeffe Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
572 students
South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
224 students
| Measure | OKeeffe Elem School Chicago, Illinois | South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1988 of 2,303 | #1603 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #46441 of 50,301 | #41104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 572 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82% | 63.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 9% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.0 vs 17.3).
- •South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch does better on math proficiency (9% vs 7%).
- •South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 8%).
- •South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.4% vs 82%).
- •South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.3).
- •OKeeffe Elem School is the larger school with 572 students compared with 224.
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 OKeeffe Elem School better than South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch?
On the Success Index (US), South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch ranks higher (26.0 vs 17.3 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 OKeeffe Elem School and South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
OKeeffe Elem School: 572. South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do OKeeffe Elem School and South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
OKeeffe Elem School is 1988th of 2,303 and South Shore Fine Arts Elem Sch is 1603rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).