Otis Elem School vs Talcott Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 765 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Otis Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
356 students
Talcott Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
487 students
| Measure | Otis Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Talcott Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1772 of 2,303 | #1654 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #43595 of 50,301 | #41799 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 356 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 71.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 19% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Talcott Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.9 vs 22.0).
- •Talcott Elem School does better on math proficiency (19% vs 13%).
- •Talcott Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 12%).
- •Talcott Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71.3% vs 83.1%).
- •Otis Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 13.9).
- •Talcott Elem School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 356.
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 Otis Elem School better than Talcott Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Talcott Elem School ranks higher (24.9 vs 22.0 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 Otis Elem School and Talcott Elem School?
About 765 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Otis Elem School: 356. Talcott Elem School: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Otis Elem School and Talcott Elem School rank in Illinois?
Otis Elem School is 1772nd of 2,303 and Talcott Elem School is 1654th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).