Cerro Gordo Elem School vs Lincoln Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 129 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cerro Gordo Elem School
Cerro Gordo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
246 students
Lincoln Elem School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
246 students
| Measure | Cerro Gordo Elem School Cerro Gordo, Illinois | Lincoln Elem School Jacksonville, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #868 of 2,303 | #1829 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #26011 of 50,301 | #44414 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 246 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 86.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| city | Cerro Gordo | Jacksonville |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cerro Gordo Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.7 vs 20.7).
- •Cerro Gordo Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Cerro Gordo Elem School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Cerro Gordo Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.2% vs 86.2%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.7).
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 Cerro Gordo Elem School better than Lincoln Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Cerro Gordo Elem School ranks higher (48.7 vs 20.7 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 Cerro Gordo Elem School and Lincoln Elem School?
About 129 km in a straight line, between Cerro Gordo and Jacksonville in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cerro Gordo Elem School: 246. Lincoln Elem School: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cerro Gordo Elem School and Lincoln Elem School rank in Illinois?
Cerro Gordo Elem School is 868th of 2,303 and Lincoln Elem School is 1829th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).