Central Elem School vs Chester-East Lincoln Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elem School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
183 students
Chester-East Lincoln Elem School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
288 students
| Measure | Central Elem School Lincoln, Illinois | Chester-East Lincoln Elem School Lincoln, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #637 of 2,303 | #833 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #20944 of 50,301 | #25077 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 183 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 183 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.4% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.0 vs 50.1).
- •Central Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Central Elem School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Chester-East Lincoln Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 46.4%).
- •Chester-East Lincoln Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.1).
- •Chester-East Lincoln Elem School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 183.
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 Central Elem School better than Chester-East Lincoln Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Central Elem School ranks higher (56.0 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 Central Elem School and Chester-East Lincoln Elem School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elem School: 183. Chester-East Lincoln Elem School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elem School and Chester-East Lincoln Elem School rank in Illinois?
Central Elem School is 637th of 2,303 and Chester-East Lincoln Elem School is 833rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).