Abraham Lincoln Elem School vs Forest Park Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 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
Forest Park Middle School
Forest Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
186 students
| Measure | Abraham Lincoln Elem School Oak Park, Illinois | Forest Park Middle School Forest Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #523 of 2,303 | #510 of 670 |
| National rank | #18091 of 50,301 | #12262 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 580 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.8% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 8.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 12% |
| city | Oak Park | Forest Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Abraham Lincoln Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 28.2).
- •Abraham Lincoln Elem School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 12%).
- •Abraham Lincoln Elem School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 22%).
- •Abraham Lincoln Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 53.8%).
- •Forest Park Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 12.6).
- •Abraham Lincoln Elem School is the larger school with 580 students compared with 186.
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 Forest Park Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Abraham Lincoln Elem School ranks higher (60.1 vs 28.2 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 Abraham Lincoln Elem School and Forest Park Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Oak Park and Forest Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abraham Lincoln Elem School: 580. Forest Park Middle School: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abraham Lincoln Elem School and Forest Park Middle School rank in Illinois?
Abraham Lincoln Elem School is 523rd of 2,303 and Forest Park Middle School is 510th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).