Lincoln Elem School vs Wilson Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.0 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
Wilson Elementary School
Calumet City · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
349 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elem School Calumet City, Illinois | Wilson Elementary School Calumet City, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2228 of 2,303 | #190 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49241 of 50,301 | #8049 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 717 | 349 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 349 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | 16.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | – |
| Math proficiency | 15% | – |
| city | Calumet City | Calumet City |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilson Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 10.8).
- •Wilson Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.3% vs 99.6%).
- •Wilson Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.1).
- •Lincoln Elem School is the larger school with 717 students compared with 349.
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 Wilson Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Wilson Elementary School ranks higher (74.9 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 Wilson Elementary School?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Calumet City and Calumet City in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elem School: 717. Wilson Elementary School: 349. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elem School and Wilson Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Elem School is 2228th of 2,303 and Wilson Elementary School is 190th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).