Hickory Grove Elementary School vs Lincoln Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 206 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hickory Grove Elementary School
Dunlap · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
865 students
Lincoln Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
868 students
| Measure | Hickory Grove Elementary School Dunlap, Illinois | Lincoln Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #106 of 2,303 | #57 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #4982 of 50,301 | #2997 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 865 | 868 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 868 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.1% | 10.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 73% |
| city | Dunlap | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 80.0).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 74%).
- •Hickory Grove Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.1% vs 10.1%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 19.2).
- •Lincoln Elem School is the larger school with 868 students compared with 865.
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 Hickory Grove Elementary School better than Lincoln Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elem School ranks higher (83.8 vs 80.0 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 Hickory Grove Elementary School and Lincoln Elem School?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Dunlap and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hickory Grove Elementary School: 865. Lincoln Elem School: 868. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hickory Grove Elementary School and Lincoln Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hickory Grove Elementary School is 106th of 2,303 and Lincoln Elem School is 57th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).