Forest Park Elementary vs Lincoln Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Park Elementary
Fremont Β· Public elementary Β· Grades Kβ5
725 students
Lincoln Elementary
Newark Β· Public elementary Β· Grades Kβ5
286 students
| Measure | Forest Park Elementary Fremont, California | Lincoln Elementary Newark, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 5,693 | #1617 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3834 of 50,301 | #21254 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades Kβ5 | Grades Kβ5 |
| Students | 725 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 725 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 51% |
| city | Fremont | Newark |
| state | California | California |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Forest Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 55.6).
- β’Forest Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (89% vs 51%).
- β’Forest Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 57%).
- β’Forest Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.8% vs 37.8%).
- β’Lincoln Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 26.9).
- β’Forest Park Elementary is the larger school with 725 students compared with 286.
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 Forest Park Elementary better than Lincoln Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Park Elementary ranks higher (82.1 vs 55.6 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 Forest Park Elementary and Lincoln Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Fremont and Newark in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Park Elementary: 725. Lincoln Elementary: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Park Elementary and Lincoln Elementary rank in California?
Forest Park Elementary is 161st of 5,693 and Lincoln Elementary is 1617th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).