Ingersoll Middle School vs Lincoln Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ingersoll Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
631 students
Lincoln Elementary School
Canton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
186 students
| Measure | Ingersoll Middle School Canton, Illinois | Lincoln Elementary School Canton, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #401 of 670 | #1057 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #10418 of 15,369 | #30497 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 631 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 631 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| city | Canton | Canton |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (42.2 vs 37.2).
- •Ingersoll Middle School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 35%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.1% vs 56.3%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 12.9).
- •Ingersoll Middle School is the larger school with 631 students compared with 186.
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 Ingersoll Middle School better than Lincoln Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary School ranks higher (42.2 vs 37.2 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 Ingersoll Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Canton and Canton in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ingersoll Middle School: 631. Lincoln Elementary School: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ingersoll Middle School and Lincoln Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Ingersoll Middle School is 401st of 670 and Lincoln Elementary School is 1057th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).