Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences vs Lincoln Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 605 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences
El Centro · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
230 students
Lincoln Elementary
El Centro · Public elementary · Grades K–6
399 students
| Measure | Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences El Centro, California | Lincoln Elementary El Centro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4028 of 5,693 | #4113 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42987 of 50,301 | #43394 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 230 | 399 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | 89% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| city | El Centro | El Centro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (22.9 vs 22.3).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.5% vs 89%).
- •Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 21.0).
- •Lincoln Elementary is the larger school with 399 students compared with 230.
- •Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences is a charter school while Lincoln Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences better than Lincoln Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences and Lincoln Elementary?
About 605 m in a straight line, between El Centro and El Centro in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences: 230. Lincoln Elementary: 399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences and Lincoln Elementary rank in California?
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences is 4028th of 5,693 and Lincoln Elementary is 4113th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).