Garfield 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.
Garfield Elem School
Forest Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
186 students
Lincoln Elem School
River Forest · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
381 students
| Measure | Garfield Elem School Forest Park, Illinois | Lincoln Elem School River Forest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #248 of 2,303 | #134 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #10000 of 50,301 | #5792 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 186 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 186 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Forest Park | River Forest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 71.9).
- •Garfield Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 12.7).
- •Lincoln Elem School is the larger school with 381 students compared with 186.
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 Garfield Elem School better than Lincoln Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elem School ranks higher (78.6 vs 71.9 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 Garfield Elem School and Lincoln Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Forest Park and River Forest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garfield Elem School: 186. Lincoln Elem School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garfield Elem School and Lincoln Elem School rank in Illinois?
Garfield Elem School is 248th of 2,303 and Lincoln Elem School is 134th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).