Sutherland Elem School vs Vanderpoel Elem Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sutherland Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
641 students
Vanderpoel Elem Magnet School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
241 students
| Measure | Sutherland Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Vanderpoel Elem Magnet School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1188 of 2,303 | #1587 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #33702 of 50,301 | #40818 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 641 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 56.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 7.5% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sutherland Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.5 vs 26.4).
- •Sutherland Elem School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •Sutherland Elem School does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 22%).
- •Sutherland Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.3% vs 56.8%).
- •Vanderpoel Elem Magnet School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.4).
- •Sutherland Elem School is the larger school with 641 students compared with 241.
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 Sutherland Elem School better than Vanderpoel Elem Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Sutherland Elem School ranks higher (37.5 vs 26.4 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 Sutherland Elem School and Vanderpoel Elem Magnet School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sutherland Elem School: 641. Vanderpoel Elem Magnet School: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sutherland Elem School and Vanderpoel Elem Magnet School rank in Illinois?
Sutherland Elem School is 1188th of 2,303 and Vanderpoel Elem Magnet School is 1587th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).