E. P. Foster Elementary vs Lincoln Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
E. P. Foster Elementary
Ventura · Public elementary · Grades K–5
299 students
Lincoln Elementary
Ventura · Public elementary · Grades K–5
202 students
| Measure | E. P. Foster Elementary Ventura, California | Lincoln Elementary Ventura, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4162 of 5,693 | #3144 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43717 of 50,301 | #37224 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 299 | 202 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 202 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.3% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 27.2 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 37% |
| city | Ventura | Ventura |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.0 vs 21.8).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.8% vs 90.3%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.3 vs 27.2).
- •E. P. Foster Elementary is the larger school with 299 students compared with 202.
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 E. P. Foster Elementary better than Lincoln Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary ranks higher (32.0 vs 21.8 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 E. P. Foster Elementary and Lincoln Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Ventura and Ventura in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
E. P. Foster Elementary: 299. Lincoln Elementary: 202. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do E. P. Foster Elementary and Lincoln Elementary rank in California?
E. P. Foster Elementary is 4162nd of 5,693 and Lincoln Elementary is 3144th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).