Lincoln Elem School vs Melrose Park Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 904 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elem School
Maywood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
431 students
Melrose Park Elem School
Melrose Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
602 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elem School Maywood, Illinois | Melrose Park Elem School Melrose Park, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1278 of 2,303 | #1489 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #35337 of 50,301 | #39138 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 431 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.7% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 21% |
| city | Maywood | Melrose Park |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.9 vs 29.1).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 21%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Melrose Park Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 55.7%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.3).
- •Melrose Park Elem School is the larger school with 602 students compared with 431.
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 Melrose Park Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elem School ranks higher (34.9 vs 29.1 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 Melrose Park Elem School?
About 904 m in a straight line, between Maywood and Melrose Park in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elem School: 431. Melrose Park Elem School: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elem School and Melrose Park Elem School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Elem School is 1278th of 2,303 and Melrose Park Elem School is 1489th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).