Apollo Elem School vs Lincoln Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 59 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apollo Elem School
Des Plaines · Public elementary · Grades K–5
536 students
Lincoln Elementary
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
536 students
| Measure | Apollo Elem School Des Plaines, Illinois | Lincoln Elementary Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1348 of 2,303 | #337 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #36412 of 50,301 | #12887 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 536 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.3% | 21.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 50% |
| city | Des Plaines | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 33.2).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 31%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 26%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 68.3%).
- •Apollo Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.4).
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 Apollo Elem School better than Lincoln Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary ranks higher (67.8 vs 33.2 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 Apollo Elem School and Lincoln Elementary?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Des Plaines and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apollo Elem School: 536. Lincoln Elementary: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apollo Elem School and Lincoln Elementary rank in Illinois?
Apollo Elem School is 1348th of 2,303 and Lincoln Elementary is 337th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).