Poe Elem Classical School vs Smith W Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 618 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Poe Elem Classical School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
224 students
Smith W Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
340 students
| Measure | Poe Elem Classical School Chicago, Illinois | Smith W Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 2,303 | #2029 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #2801 of 50,301 | #46787 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 224 | 340 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 340 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.6% | 95.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poe Elem Classical School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 16.7).
- •Poe Elem Classical School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 5%).
- •Poe Elem Classical School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 8%).
- •Poe Elem Classical School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 95.3%).
- •Smith W Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.0).
- •Smith W Elem School is the larger school with 340 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 Poe Elem Classical School better than Smith W Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Poe Elem Classical School ranks higher (84.2 vs 16.7 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 Poe Elem Classical School and Smith W Elem School?
About 618 m in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Poe Elem Classical School: 224. Smith W Elem School: 340. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Poe Elem Classical School and Smith W Elem School rank in Illinois?
Poe Elem Classical School is 54th of 2,303 and Smith W Elem School is 2029th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).