Parkside Elem Community Academy vs Woodlawn Elem Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkside Elem Community Academy
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
283 students
Woodlawn Elem Community School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
167 students
| Measure | Parkside Elem Community Academy Chicago, Illinois | Woodlawn Elem Community School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2094 of 2,303 | #1558 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #47547 of 50,301 | #40299 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 283 | 167 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 167 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 89.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 22% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodlawn Elem Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.2 vs 15.2).
- •Woodlawn Elem Community School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Woodlawn Elem Community School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 7.5%).
- •Parkside Elem Community Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.3% vs 89.2%).
- •Woodlawn Elem Community School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 13.5).
- •Parkside Elem Community Academy is the larger school with 283 students compared with 167.
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 Parkside Elem Community Academy better than Woodlawn Elem Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Woodlawn Elem Community School ranks higher (27.2 vs 15.2 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 Parkside Elem Community Academy and Woodlawn Elem Community School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkside Elem Community Academy: 283. Woodlawn Elem Community School: 167. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkside Elem Community Academy and Woodlawn Elem Community School rank in Illinois?
Parkside Elem Community Academy is 2094th of 2,303 and Woodlawn Elem Community School is 1558th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).