Lincoln Elem School vs Mayer Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–8
868 students
Mayer Elem School
Chicago · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
707 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elem School Chicago, Illinois | Mayer Elem School Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #57 of 2,303 | #119 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #2997 of 50,301 | #5373 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 868 | 707 |
| Enrollment | 868 | 707 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.1% | 8.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 62% |
| city | Chicago | Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 79.3).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 71%).
- •Mayer Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.8% vs 10.1%).
- •Mayer Elem School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.1).
- •Lincoln Elem School is the larger school with 868 students compared with 707.
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 Mayer Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elem School ranks higher (83.8 vs 79.3 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 Mayer Elem School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chicago and Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elem School: 868. Mayer Elem School: 707. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elem School and Mayer Elem School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Elem School is 57th of 2,303 and Mayer Elem School is 119th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).