Lincoln Elem School vs Merrill Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elem School
Sterling · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
277 students
Merrill Elem School
Rock Falls · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
258 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elem School Sterling, Illinois | Merrill Elem School Rock Falls, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1392 of 2,303 | #1743 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #37107 of 50,301 | #43089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 277 | 258 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.4% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 20% |
| city | Sterling | Rock Falls |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.2 vs 22.8).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 20%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 25%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.4% vs 77.9%).
- •Lincoln Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.6).
- •Lincoln Elem School is the larger school with 277 students compared with 258.
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 Merrill Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elem School ranks higher (32.2 vs 22.8 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 Merrill Elem School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Sterling and Rock Falls in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elem School: 277. Merrill Elem School: 258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elem School and Merrill Elem School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Elem School is 1392nd of 2,303 and Merrill Elem School is 1743rd of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).