Lincoln Elementary School vs Thurgood Marshall Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elementary School
Bellwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
310 students
Thurgood Marshall Elem School
Bellwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
229 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary School Bellwood, Illinois | Thurgood Marshall Elem School Bellwood, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2208 of 2,303 | #2187 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #48907 of 50,301 | #48658 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 310 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 310 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 12% |
| city | Bellwood | Bellwood |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (11.9 vs 12.6).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elem School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.4% vs 100%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elem School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.1).
- •Lincoln Elementary School is the larger school with 310 students compared with 229.
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 School better than Thurgood Marshall Elem School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Lincoln Elementary School and Thurgood Marshall Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bellwood and Bellwood in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary School: 310. Thurgood Marshall Elem School: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary School and Thurgood Marshall Elem School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Elementary School is 2208th of 2,303 and Thurgood Marshall Elem School is 2187th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).