Hillcrest Elem School vs Lincoln-Irving Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 210 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elem School
Downers Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
382 students
Lincoln-Irving Elem School
Moline · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
382 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elem School Downers Grove, Illinois | Lincoln-Irving Elem School Moline, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1007 of 2,303 | #2166 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #29586 of 50,301 | #48388 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 382 | 382 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 382 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 7.5% |
| city | Downers Grove | Moline |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 13.3).
- •Hillcrest Elem School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 7.5%).
- •Hillcrest Elem School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 7.5%).
- •Lincoln-Irving Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.6).
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 Hillcrest Elem School better than Lincoln-Irving Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Elem School ranks higher (43.5 vs 13.3 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 Hillcrest Elem School and Lincoln-Irving Elem School?
About 210 km in a straight line, between Downers Grove and Moline in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elem School: 382. Lincoln-Irving Elem School: 382. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elem School and Lincoln-Irving Elem School rank in Illinois?
Hillcrest Elem School is 1007th of 2,303 and Lincoln-Irving Elem School is 2166th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).