Dewey Elem School vs Lincoln Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dewey Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
321 students
Lincoln Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
343 students
| Measure | Dewey Elem School Evanston, Illinois | Lincoln Elem School Evanston, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #264 of 2,303 | #288 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #10642 of 50,301 | #11322 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 321 | 343 |
| Enrollment | 321 | 343 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.7% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 9.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 56% |
| city | Evanston | Evanston |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (70.9 vs 70.0).
- •Dewey Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 38.2%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 11.5).
- •Lincoln Elem School is the larger school with 343 students compared with 321.
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 Dewey Elem School better than Lincoln Elem 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 Dewey Elem School and Lincoln Elem School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Evanston and Evanston in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dewey Elem School: 321. Lincoln Elem School: 343. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dewey Elem School and Lincoln Elem School rank in Illinois?
Dewey Elem School is 264th of 2,303 and Lincoln Elem School is 288th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).