Lincoln Jr High School vs Northwest Elem School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 885 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Jr High School
La Salle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
269 students
Northwest Elem School
La Salle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
650 students
| Measure | Lincoln Jr High School La Salle, Illinois | Northwest Elem School La Salle, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #609 of 670 | #1653 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #13942 of 15,369 | #41786 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 269 | 650 |
| Enrollment | 269 | 650 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.1% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 2% | 7% |
| city | La Salle | La Salle |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.9 vs 19.0).
- •Northwest Elem School does better on math proficiency (7% vs 2%).
- •Northwest Elem School does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 8%).
- •Northwest Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.2% vs 75.1%).
- •Northwest Elem School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.7).
- •Northwest Elem School is the larger school with 650 students compared with 269.
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 Jr High School better than Northwest Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest Elem School ranks higher (24.9 vs 19.0 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 Jr High School and Northwest Elem School?
About 885 m in a straight line, between La Salle and La Salle in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Jr High School: 269. Northwest Elem School: 650. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Jr High School and Northwest Elem School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Jr High School is 609th of 670 and Northwest Elem School is 1653rd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).