Lincoln Elementary vs Whittier Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 989 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
742 students
Whittier Elementary
Long Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
526 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary Long Beach, California | Whittier Elementary Long Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2392 of 5,693 | #4438 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30643 of 50,301 | #45128 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 742 | 526 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 87.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 33% |
| city | Long Beach | Long Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.0 vs 19.6).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 33%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (87.3% vs 88.9%).
- •Whittier Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 23.9).
- •Lincoln Elementary is the larger school with 742 students compared with 526.
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 Lincoln Elementary better than Whittier Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary ranks higher (42.0 vs 19.6 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 Lincoln Elementary and Whittier Elementary?
About 989 m in a straight line, between Long Beach and Long Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary: 742. Whittier Elementary: 526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary and Whittier Elementary rank in California?
Lincoln Elementary is 2392nd of 5,693 and Whittier Elementary is 4438th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).