Lincoln Elementary School vs Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elementary School
Dolton · Public elementary · Grades K–6
342 students
Park Elementary School
Riverdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
197 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary School Dolton, Illinois | Park Elementary School Riverdale, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2281 of 2,303 | #2165 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #49897 of 50,301 | #48350 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 342 | 197 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 197 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 2.5% |
| city | Dolton | Riverdale |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.4 vs 7.9).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.4% vs 100%).
- •Park Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.5).
- •Lincoln Elementary School is the larger school with 342 students compared with 197.
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 Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Park Elementary School ranks higher (13.4 vs 7.9 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 School and Park Elementary School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Dolton and Riverdale in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary School: 342. Park Elementary School: 197. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary School and Park Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Elementary School is 2281st of 2,303 and Park Elementary School is 2165th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).