Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center vs Lincoln Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center
Ford Heights · Public middle · Grades 5–8
156 students
Lincoln Elem School
Chicago Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
84 students
| Measure | Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center Ford Heights, Illinois | Lincoln Elem School Chicago Heights, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #641 of 670 | #1613 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #14699 of 15,369 | #41219 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 156 | 84 |
| Enrollment | 156 | 84 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.7% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 34.5% |
| city | Ford Heights | Chicago Heights |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 13.9).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 17%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 17%).
- •Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.7% vs 100%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 14.2).
- •Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center is the larger school with 156 students compared with 84.
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 Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center better than Lincoln Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elem School ranks higher (25.8 vs 13.9 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 Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center and Lincoln Elem School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Ford Heights and Chicago Heights in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center: 156. Lincoln Elem School: 84. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center and Lincoln Elem School rank in Illinois?
Cottage Grove Upper Grade Center is 641st of 670 and Lincoln Elem School is 1613th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).