Lincoln Elem School vs Meehan Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elem School
Belvidere · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
573 students
Meehan Elementary School
Belvidere · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
688 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elem School Belvidere, Illinois | Meehan Elementary School Belvidere, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1600 of 2,303 | #1751 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #41078 of 50,301 | #43288 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 573 | 688 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 688 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.4% | 55.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 17% |
| city | Belvidere | Belvidere |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.0 vs 22.5).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on math proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •Meehan Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.2% vs 57.4%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.0).
- •Meehan Elementary School is the larger school with 688 students compared with 573.
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 Elem School better than Meehan Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elem School ranks higher (26.0 vs 22.5 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 Elem School and Meehan Elementary School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Belvidere and Belvidere in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elem School: 573. Meehan Elementary School: 688. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elem School and Meehan Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Elem School is 1600th of 2,303 and Meehan Elementary School is 1751st of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).