Dunbar Elem School vs East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dunbar Elem School
East Saint Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–4
327 students
East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch
East Saint Louis · Public middle · Grades 5–8
359 students
| Measure | Dunbar Elem School East Saint Louis, Illinois | East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch East Saint Louis, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2132 of 2,303 | #628 of 670 |
| National rank | #47955 of 50,301 | #14250 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 327 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 8.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 3% |
| city | East Saint Louis | East Saint Louis |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.1 vs 14.3).
- •Dunbar Elem School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 3%).
- •Dunbar Elem School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 11%).
- •East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 100%).
- •East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch does better on students per teacher (8.0 vs 12.1).
- •East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch is the larger school with 359 students compared with 327.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Dunbar Elem School better than East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch?
On the Success Index (US), East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch ranks higher (17.1 vs 14.3 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 Dunbar Elem School and East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between East Saint Louis and East Saint Louis in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dunbar Elem School: 327. East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dunbar Elem School and East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch rank in Illinois?
Dunbar Elem School is 2132nd of 2,303 and East St Louis-Lincoln Middle Sch is 628th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).