Lincoln Elementary vs Richard Ira Jones Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elementary
Plainfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
536 students
Richard Ira Jones Middle School
Plainfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
851 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary Plainfield, Illinois | Richard Ira Jones Middle School Plainfield, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #337 of 2,303 | #160 of 670 |
| National rank | #12887 of 50,301 | #4976 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 536 | 851 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 851 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.8% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 44% |
| city | Plainfield | Plainfield |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 62.3).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 44%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 53%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 22.4%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.5).
- •Richard Ira Jones Middle School is the larger school with 851 students compared with 536.
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 Elementary better than Richard Ira Jones Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary ranks higher (67.8 vs 62.3 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 Elementary and Richard Ira Jones Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Plainfield and Plainfield in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary: 536. Richard Ira Jones Middle School: 851. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary and Richard Ira Jones Middle School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Elementary is 337th of 2,303 and Richard Ira Jones Middle School is 160th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).