Abe Lincoln Elem School vs Pershing Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abe Lincoln Elem School
Cicero · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
717 students
Pershing Elem School
Berwyn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
418 students
| Measure | Abe Lincoln Elem School Cicero, Illinois | Pershing Elem School Berwyn, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1699 of 2,303 | #1552 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #42400 of 50,301 | #40103 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 717 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 25% |
| city | Cicero | Berwyn |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pershing Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.5 vs 23.8).
- •Pershing Elem School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 20%).
- •Abe Lincoln Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •Pershing Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 92.2%).
- •Abe Lincoln Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 12.7).
- •Abe Lincoln Elem School is the larger school with 717 students compared with 418.
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 Abe Lincoln Elem School better than Pershing Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Pershing Elem School ranks higher (27.5 vs 23.8 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 Abe Lincoln Elem School and Pershing Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Cicero and Berwyn in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abe Lincoln Elem School: 717. Pershing Elem School: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abe Lincoln Elem School and Pershing Elem School rank in Illinois?
Abe Lincoln Elem School is 1699th of 2,303 and Pershing Elem School is 1552nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).