Briar Glen Elem School vs Lincoln Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briar Glen Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
Lincoln Elem School
Wheaton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
458 students
| Measure | Briar Glen Elem School Wheaton, Illinois | Lincoln Elem School Wheaton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #420 of 2,303 | #259 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #15092 of 50,301 | #10452 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 523 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.5% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| city | Wheaton | Wheaton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 64.5).
- •Briar Glen Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Briar Glen Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.5% vs 32.8%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 19.4).
- •Briar Glen Elem School is the larger school with 523 students compared with 458.
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 Briar Glen Elem School better than Lincoln Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elem School ranks higher (71.2 vs 64.5 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 Briar Glen Elem School and Lincoln Elem School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Wheaton and Wheaton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briar Glen Elem School: 523. Lincoln Elem School: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briar Glen Elem School and Lincoln Elem School rank in Illinois?
Briar Glen Elem School is 420th of 2,303 and Lincoln Elem School is 259th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).