Otis Elem School vs Wells Community Academy HS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 883 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
Wells Community Academy HS
Chicago · Public high · Grades 9–12
398 students
| Measure | Otis Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Wells Community Academy HS Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1772 of 2,303 | #571 of 691 |
| National rank | #43595 of 50,301 | #15723 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 356 | 398 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 398 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 2.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Otis Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.0 vs 17.3).
- •Otis Elem School does better on math proficiency (13% vs 2.5%).
- •Otis Elem School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 2.5%).
- •Wells Community Academy HS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.9% vs 83.1%).
- •Otis Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 12.1).
- •Wells Community Academy HS is the larger school with 398 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 Wells Community Academy HS?
On the Success Index (US), Otis Elem School ranks higher (22.0 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 Otis Elem School and Wells Community Academy HS?
About 883 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Otis Elem School: 356. Wells Community Academy HS: 398. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Otis Elem School and Wells Community Academy HS rank in Illinois?
Otis Elem School is 1772nd of 2,303 and Wells Community Academy HS is 571st of 691 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).