John Adams Elementary vs Lincoln Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Adams Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
736 students
Lincoln Elementary
Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–6
816 students
| Measure | John Adams Elementary Madera, California | Lincoln Elementary Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3781 of 5,693 | #3223 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #41585 of 50,301 | #37742 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 736 | 816 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 816 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 79.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 38% |
| city | Madera | Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.2 vs 25.2).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 33%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.3% vs 85.5%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 22.3).
- •Lincoln Elementary is the larger school with 816 students compared with 736.
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 John Adams Elementary better than Lincoln Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary ranks higher (31.2 vs 25.2 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 John Adams Elementary and Lincoln Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Madera and Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Adams Elementary: 736. Lincoln Elementary: 816. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Adams Elementary and Lincoln Elementary rank in California?
John Adams Elementary is 3781st of 5,693 and Lincoln Elementary is 3223rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).