Diekman Elem School vs Lincoln Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 120 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diekman Elem School
Dolton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
227 students
Lincoln Elementary School
Pontiac · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
227 students
| Measure | Diekman Elem School Dolton, Illinois | Lincoln Elementary School Pontiac, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2295 of 2,303 | #1094 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #50054 of 50,301 | #31666 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 2–3 |
| Students | 227 | 227 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 227 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.8% | 50.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 37% |
| city | Dolton | Pontiac |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 6.7).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 7.5%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.2% vs 97.8%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 18.9).
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 Diekman Elem School better than Lincoln Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary School ranks higher (40.4 vs 6.7 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 Diekman Elem School and Lincoln Elementary School?
About 120 km in a straight line, between Dolton and Pontiac in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Diekman Elem School: 227. Lincoln Elementary School: 227. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Diekman Elem School and Lincoln Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Diekman Elem School is 2295th of 2,303 and Lincoln Elementary School is 1094th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).