Douglas Elementary School vs Lincoln Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Douglas Elementary School
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
217 students
Lincoln Elem School
Princeton · Public elementary · Grades 3–4
211 students
| Measure | Douglas Elementary School Princeton, Illinois | Lincoln Elem School Princeton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #740 of 2,303 | #797 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #23236 of 50,301 | #24472 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 3–4 |
| Students | 217 | 211 |
| Enrollment | 217 | 211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.4% | 45.5% |
| Students per teacher | 19.7 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 49% |
| Math proficiency | – | 36% |
| city | Princeton | Princeton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Douglas Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.7 vs 51.0).
- •Douglas Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.4% vs 45.5%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 19.7).
- •Douglas Elementary School is the larger school with 217 students compared with 211.
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 Douglas Elementary School better than Lincoln Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Douglas Elementary School ranks higher (52.7 vs 51.0 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 Douglas Elementary School and Lincoln Elem School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Princeton and Princeton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Douglas Elementary School: 217. Lincoln Elem School: 211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Douglas Elementary School and Lincoln Elem School rank in Illinois?
Douglas Elementary School is 740th of 2,303 and Lincoln Elem School is 797th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).