Lincoln Elem School vs Waltham Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 7.5 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
Waltham Elementary School
Utica · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
246 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elem School Oglesby, Illinois | Waltham Elementary School Utica, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1379 of 2,303 | #758 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #36919 of 50,301 | #23651 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 328 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 328 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| city | Oglesby | Utica |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waltham Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 32.5).
- •Waltham Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Waltham Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Waltham Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 12.6).
- •Lincoln Elem School is the larger school with 328 students compared with 246.
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 Waltham Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Waltham Elementary School ranks higher (52.2 vs 32.5 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 Waltham Elementary School?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Oglesby and Utica in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elem School: 328. Waltham Elementary School: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elem School and Waltham Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Elem School is 1379th of 2,303 and Waltham Elementary School is 758th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).