Discovery vs Lincoln Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
662 students
Lincoln Elementary
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–5
738 students
| Measure | Discovery Lancaster, California | Lincoln Elementary Lancaster, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 6 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4963 of 5,693 | #5673 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #47624 of 50,301 | #50149 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 662 | 738 |
| Enrollment | 662 | 738 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 93.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 27.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 8% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.0 vs 5.8).
- •Discovery does better on math proficiency (18% vs 8%).
- •Discovery does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 18%).
- •Discovery does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.5% vs 93.1%).
- •Discovery does better on students per teacher (24.5 vs 27.3).
- •Lincoln Elementary is the larger school with 738 students compared with 662.
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 Discovery better than Lincoln Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery ranks higher (15.0 vs 5.8 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 Discovery and Lincoln Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery: 662. Lincoln Elementary: 738. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery and Lincoln Elementary rank in California?
Discovery is 4963rd of 5,693 and Lincoln Elementary is 5673rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).