Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School vs Sarah Atwater Denman Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School
Quincy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
588 students
Sarah Atwater Denman Elem
Quincy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
501 students
| Measure | Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School Quincy, Illinois | Sarah Atwater Denman Elem Quincy, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1214 of 2,303 | #1384 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #34197 of 50,301 | #37000 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 588 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 588 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.9% | 59.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 29% |
| city | Quincy | Quincy |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 32.4).
- •Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 29%).
- •Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 23%).
- •Sarah Atwater Denman Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 61.9%).
- •Sarah Atwater Denman Elem does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.1).
- •Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School is the larger school with 588 students compared with 501.
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 Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School better than Sarah Atwater Denman Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School ranks higher (36.7 vs 32.4 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 Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School and Sarah Atwater Denman Elem?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Quincy and Quincy in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School: 588. Sarah Atwater Denman Elem: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School and Sarah Atwater Denman Elem rank in Illinois?
Lincoln-Douglas Elementary School is 1214th of 2,303 and Sarah Atwater Denman Elem is 1384th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).