Hilltop Elementary School vs Lincoln Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilltop Elementary School
Elgin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
521 students
Lincoln Elementary School
Hoffman Estates · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
467 students
| Measure | Hilltop Elementary School Elgin, Illinois | Lincoln Elementary School Hoffman Estates, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1358 of 2,303 | #1213 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #36586 of 50,301 | #34196 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 521 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.3% | 56.3% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 34% |
| city | Elgin | Hoffman Estates |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 33.0).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on math proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 34%).
- •Hilltop Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.3% vs 56.3%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 18.0).
- •Hilltop Elementary School is the larger school with 521 students compared with 467.
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 Hilltop Elementary School better than Lincoln Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary School ranks higher (36.7 vs 33.0 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 Hilltop Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Elgin and Hoffman Estates in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilltop Elementary School: 521. Lincoln Elementary School: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilltop Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Hilltop Elementary School is 1358th of 2,303 and Lincoln Elementary School is 1213th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).