Abraham Lincoln Elem School vs Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 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
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School
Oak Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
947 students
| Measure | Abraham Lincoln Elem School Oak Park, Illinois | Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School Oak Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #523 of 2,303 | #286 of 670 |
| National rank | #18091 of 50,301 | #7942 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 580 | 947 |
| Enrollment | 580 | 947 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.8% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 32% |
| city | Oak Park | Oak Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Abraham Lincoln Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 48.6).
- •Abraham Lincoln Elem School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Abraham Lincoln Elem School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 33%).
- •Abraham Lincoln Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 20.8%).
- •Abraham Lincoln Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 12.8).
- •Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School is the larger school with 947 students compared with 580.
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 Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Abraham Lincoln Elem School ranks higher (60.1 vs 48.6 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 Abraham Lincoln Elem School and Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Oak Park and Oak Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abraham Lincoln Elem School: 580. Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School: 947. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abraham Lincoln Elem School and Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School rank in Illinois?
Abraham Lincoln Elem School is 523rd of 2,303 and Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School is 286th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).