Crab Orchard Elementary School vs Lincoln Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 10 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crab Orchard Elementary School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
323 students
Lincoln Elem School
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
163 students
| Measure | Crab Orchard Elementary School Marion, Illinois | Lincoln Elem School Pittsburg, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1282 of 2,303 | #1483 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #35373 of 50,301 | #39071 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 323 | 163 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 32% |
| city | Marion | Pittsburg |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crab Orchard Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 29.2).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Crab Orchard Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •Crab Orchard Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 65%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 15.4).
- •Crab Orchard Elementary School is the larger school with 323 students compared with 163.
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 Crab Orchard Elementary School better than Lincoln Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Crab Orchard Elementary School ranks higher (34.8 vs 29.2 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 Crab Orchard Elementary School and Lincoln Elem School?
About 10 km in a straight line, between Marion and Pittsburg in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crab Orchard Elementary School: 323. Lincoln Elem School: 163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crab Orchard Elementary School and Lincoln Elem School rank in Illinois?
Crab Orchard Elementary School is 1282nd of 2,303 and Lincoln Elem School is 1483rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).