Lincoln Elem School vs Longfellow Elem 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
Marion · Public elementary · Grades K–5
482 students
Longfellow Elem School
Marion · Public elementary · Grades K–5
261 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elem School Marion, Illinois | Longfellow Elem School Marion, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1077 of 2,303 | #764 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #31146 of 50,301 | #23774 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 482 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.6% | 67% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 47% |
| city | Marion | Marion |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Longfellow Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 41.2).
- •Longfellow Elem School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Longfellow Elem School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.6% vs 67%).
- •Longfellow Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.4).
- •Lincoln Elem School is the larger school with 482 students compared with 261.
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 Longfellow Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Longfellow Elem School ranks higher (52.0 vs 41.2 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 Longfellow Elem School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Marion and Marion in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elem School: 482. Longfellow Elem School: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elem School and Longfellow Elem School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Elem School is 1077th of 2,303 and Longfellow Elem School is 764th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).