Lincoln Elem School vs Roosevelt School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 580 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elem School
River Forest · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
381 students
Roosevelt School
River Forest · Public middle · Grades 5–8
625 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elem School River Forest, Illinois | Roosevelt School River Forest, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #134 of 2,303 | #20 of 670 |
| National rank | #5792 of 50,301 | #930 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 381 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 381 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| city | River Forest | River Forest |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roosevelt School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.7 vs 78.6).
- •Roosevelt School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Roosevelt School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.7).
- •Roosevelt School is the larger school with 625 students compared with 381.
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 Roosevelt School?
On the Success Index (US), Roosevelt School ranks higher (83.7 vs 78.6 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 Roosevelt School?
About 580 m in a straight line, between River Forest and River Forest in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elem School: 381. Roosevelt School: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elem School and Roosevelt School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Elem School is 134th of 2,303 and Roosevelt School is 20th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).