Lincoln Elem School vs Northwest Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elem School
Oglesby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
328 students
Northwest Elem School
La Salle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
650 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elem School Oglesby, Illinois | Northwest Elem School La Salle, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1379 of 2,303 | #1653 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #36919 of 50,301 | #41786 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 328 | 650 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 650 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 7% |
| city | Oglesby | La Salle |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 24.9).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 7%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 68.2%).
- •Northwest Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 12.6).
- •Northwest Elem School is the larger school with 650 students compared with 328.
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 Northwest Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elem School ranks higher (32.5 vs 24.9 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 Northwest Elem School?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Oglesby and La Salle in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elem School: 328. Northwest Elem School: 650. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elem School and Northwest Elem School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Elem School is 1379th of 2,303 and Northwest Elem School is 1653rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).