Abraham Lincoln Elem School vs Cotton Creek School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 57 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abraham Lincoln Elem School
Oak Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
580 students
Cotton Creek School
Island Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
580 students
| Measure | Abraham Lincoln Elem School Oak Park, Illinois | Cotton Creek School Island Lake, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #523 of 2,303 | #834 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #18091 of 50,301 | #25079 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 580 | 580 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.8% | 36.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 36% |
| city | Oak Park | Island Lake |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Abraham Lincoln Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 50.1).
- •Abraham Lincoln Elem School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 36%).
- •Abraham Lincoln Elem School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 41%).
- •Abraham Lincoln Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 36.4%).
- •Cotton Creek School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.6).
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 Abraham Lincoln Elem School better than Cotton Creek School?
On the Success Index (US), Abraham Lincoln Elem School ranks higher (60.1 vs 50.1 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 Abraham Lincoln Elem School and Cotton Creek School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Oak Park and Island Lake in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abraham Lincoln Elem School: 580. Cotton Creek School: 580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abraham Lincoln Elem School and Cotton Creek School rank in Illinois?
Abraham Lincoln Elem School is 523rd of 2,303 and Cotton Creek School is 834th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).