Lincoln Elem School vs Nichols Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 661 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
343 students
Nichols Middle School
Evanston · Public middle · Grades 6–8
628 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elem School Evanston, Illinois | Nichols Middle School Evanston, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #288 of 2,303 | #197 of 670 |
| National rank | #11322 of 50,301 | #5953 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 343 | 628 |
| Enrollment | 343 | 628 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.2% | 34.9% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 42% |
| city | Evanston | Evanston |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.0 vs 57.8).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 40%).
- •Nichols Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 38.2%).
- •Nichols Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 9.8).
- •Nichols Middle School is the larger school with 628 students compared with 343.
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 Nichols Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elem School ranks higher (70.0 vs 57.8 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 Nichols Middle School?
About 661 m in a straight line, between Evanston and Evanston in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elem School: 343. Nichols Middle School: 628. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elem School and Nichols Middle School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Elem School is 288th of 2,303 and Nichols Middle School is 197th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).