Emerson Elem School vs Lincoln Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Emerson Elem School
Maywood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
364 students
Lincoln Elem School
River Forest · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
381 students
| Measure | Emerson Elem School Maywood, Illinois | Lincoln Elem School River Forest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1689 of 2,303 | #134 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #42229 of 50,301 | #5792 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 364 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 62% |
| city | Maywood | River Forest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 24.1).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 7%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 15%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.5).
- •Lincoln Elem School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 364.
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 Emerson Elem School better than Lincoln Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elem School ranks higher (78.6 vs 24.1 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 Emerson Elem School and Lincoln Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Maywood and River Forest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Emerson Elem School: 364. Lincoln Elem School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Emerson Elem School and Lincoln Elem School rank in Illinois?
Emerson Elem School is 1689th of 2,303 and Lincoln Elem School is 134th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).