Dillon Elementary School vs Lincoln Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dillon Elementary School
Rock Falls · Public elementary · Grades K–2
278 students
Lincoln Elem School
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
277 students
| Measure | Dillon Elementary School Rock Falls, Illinois | Lincoln Elem School Sterling, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #992 of 2,303 | #1392 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #29257 of 50,301 | #37107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–2 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 278 | 277 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 277 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.4% | 70.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 34% |
| Math proficiency | – | 26% |
| city | Rock Falls | Sterling |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dillon Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.0 vs 32.2).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 78.4%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.2).
- •Dillon Elementary School is the larger school with 278 students compared with 277.
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 Dillon Elementary School better than Lincoln Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Dillon Elementary School ranks higher (44.0 vs 32.2 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 Dillon Elementary School and Lincoln Elem School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Rock Falls and Sterling in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dillon Elementary School: 278. Lincoln Elem School: 277. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dillon Elementary School and Lincoln Elem School rank in Illinois?
Dillon Elementary School is 992nd of 2,303 and Lincoln Elem School is 1392nd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).