Chester-East Lincoln Elem School vs Northwest Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.2 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
Northwest Elem School
Lincoln · Public elementary · Grades K–5
271 students
| Measure | Chester-East Lincoln Elem School Lincoln, Illinois | Northwest Elem School Lincoln, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #833 of 2,303 | #1039 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #25077 of 50,301 | #30173 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 288 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.4% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Lincoln | Lincoln |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chester-East Lincoln Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 42.7).
- •Northwest Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Chester-East Lincoln Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.4% vs 74.9%).
- •Chester-East Lincoln Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.3).
- •Chester-East Lincoln Elem School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 271.
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 Northwest Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Chester-East Lincoln Elem School ranks higher (50.1 vs 42.7 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 Chester-East Lincoln Elem School and Northwest Elem School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Lincoln and Lincoln in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester-East Lincoln Elem School: 288. Northwest Elem School: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester-East Lincoln Elem School and Northwest Elem School rank in Illinois?
Chester-East Lincoln Elem School is 833rd of 2,303 and Northwest Elem School is 1039th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).