Lincoln Elem School vs Virginia Lake Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 70 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elem School
Calumet City · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
717 students
Virginia Lake Elem School
Palatine · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
717 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elem School Calumet City, Illinois | Virginia Lake Elem School Palatine, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2228 of 2,303 | #1467 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49241 of 50,301 | #38653 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 717 | 717 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 717 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 42.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 26% |
| city | Calumet City | Palatine |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Virginia Lake Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 10.8).
- •Virginia Lake Elem School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 15%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Virginia Lake Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Virginia Lake Elem School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.1).
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 Virginia Lake Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Virginia Lake Elem School ranks higher (29.9 vs 10.8 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 Virginia Lake Elem School?
About 70 km in a straight line, between Calumet City and Palatine in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elem School: 717. Virginia Lake Elem School: 717. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elem School and Virginia Lake Elem School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Elem School is 2228th of 2,303 and Virginia Lake Elem School is 1467th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).