Chester-East Lincoln Elem School vs Lincoln Jr High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester-East Lincoln Elem School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
288 students
Lincoln Jr High School
Lincoln · Public middle · Grades 6–8
321 students
| Measure | Chester-East Lincoln Elem School Lincoln, Illinois | Lincoln Jr High School Lincoln, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #833 of 2,303 | #274 of 670 |
| National rank | #25077 of 50,301 | #7791 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 288 | 321 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 321 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 60.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 30% |
| city | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.1 vs 49.3).
- •Chester-East Lincoln Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •Lincoln Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 47%).
- •Chester-East Lincoln Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 60.7%).
- •Lincoln Jr High School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.0).
- •Lincoln Jr High School is the larger school with 321 students compared with 288.
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 Chester-East Lincoln Elem School better than Lincoln Jr High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chester-East Lincoln Elem School and Lincoln Jr High School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester-East Lincoln Elem School: 288. Lincoln Jr High School: 321. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester-East Lincoln Elem School and Lincoln Jr High School rank in Illinois?
Chester-East Lincoln Elem School is 833rd of 2,303 and Lincoln Jr High School is 274th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).