Lincoln Elementary vs Madison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elementary
Lynwood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
328 students
Madison Elementary
South Gate · Public elementary · Grades K–5
482 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary Lynwood, California | Madison Elementary South Gate, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3863 of 5,693 | #3368 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42125 of 50,301 | #38814 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 328 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.4% | 94% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 36% |
| city | Lynwood | South Gate |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.6 vs 24.3).
- •Madison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94% vs 95.4%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 25.2).
- •Madison Elementary is the larger school with 482 students compared with 328.
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 Madison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary ranks higher (29.6 vs 24.3 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 Madison Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lynwood and South Gate in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary: 328. Madison Elementary: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary and Madison Elementary rank in California?
Lincoln Elementary is 3863rd of 5,693 and Madison Elementary is 3368th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).