Glacier Ridge Elementary School vs Lincoln Prairie Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glacier Ridge Elementary School
Crystal Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
Lincoln Prairie Elem School
Lake In The Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
479 students
| Measure | Glacier Ridge Elementary School Crystal Lake, Illinois | Lincoln Prairie Elem School Lake In The Hills, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #258 of 2,303 | #1055 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #10442 of 50,301 | #30425 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 360 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 360 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.6% | 51.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 42% |
| city | Crystal Lake | Lake In The Hills |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glacier Ridge Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.2 vs 42.3).
- •Glacier Ridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 42%).
- •Glacier Ridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 35%).
- •Glacier Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.6% vs 51.8%).
- •Glacier Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 14.5).
- •Lincoln Prairie Elem School is the larger school with 479 students compared with 360.
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 Glacier Ridge Elementary School better than Lincoln Prairie Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Glacier Ridge Elementary School ranks higher (71.2 vs 42.3 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 Glacier Ridge Elementary School and Lincoln Prairie Elem School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Crystal Lake and Lake In The Hills in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glacier Ridge Elementary School: 360. Lincoln Prairie Elem School: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glacier Ridge Elementary School and Lincoln Prairie Elem School rank in Illinois?
Glacier Ridge Elementary School is 258th of 2,303 and Lincoln Prairie Elem School is 1055th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).