Indian Trail Middle School vs Lincoln Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Trail Middle School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
520 students
Lincoln Elementary
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
536 students
| Measure | Indian Trail Middle School Plainfield, Illinois | Lincoln Elementary Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #253 of 670 | #337 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #7341 of 15,369 | #12887 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 520 | 536 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 536 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.2% | 21.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 50% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 51.4).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 38%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 39.2%).
- •Indian Trail Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.4).
- •Lincoln Elementary is the larger school with 536 students compared with 520.
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 Indian Trail Middle School better than Lincoln Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary ranks higher (67.8 vs 51.4 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 Indian Trail Middle School and Lincoln Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Trail Middle School: 520. Lincoln Elementary: 536. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Trail Middle School and Lincoln Elementary rank in Illinois?
Indian Trail Middle School is 253rd of 670 and Lincoln Elementary is 337th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).