Lincoln Elementary School vs Washington Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elementary School
Pontiac · Public elementary · Grades 2–3
227 students
Washington Elem School
Pontiac · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
221 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary School Pontiac, Illinois | Washington Elem School Pontiac, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1094 of 2,303 | #1307 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #31666 of 50,301 | #35828 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–3 | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 227 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 227 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 14% |
| city | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 34.2).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 14%).
- •Washington Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.2% vs 52%).
- •Washington Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.4).
- •Lincoln Elementary School is the larger school with 227 students compared with 221.
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 Washington Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary School ranks higher (40.4 vs 34.2 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 Washington Elem School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Pontiac and Pontiac in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary School: 227. Washington Elem School: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary School and Washington Elem School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Elementary School is 1094th of 2,303 and Washington Elem School is 1307th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).