Lincoln Prairie Elem School vs Norton Creek Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Illinois, United States, 29 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Prairie Elem School
Lake In The Hills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
479 students
Norton Creek Elementary School
West Chicago · Public elementary · Grades K–5
479 students
| Measure | Lincoln Prairie Elem School Lake In The Hills, Illinois | Norton Creek Elementary School West Chicago, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1055 of 2,303 | #157 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #30425 of 50,301 | #6768 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 479 | 479 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 479 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.8% | 9.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Lake In The Hills | West Chicago |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Norton Creek Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 42.3).
- •Norton Creek Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Norton Creek Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 35%).
- •Norton Creek Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.6% vs 51.8%).
- •Norton Creek Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 14.5).
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 Prairie Elem School better than Norton Creek Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Norton Creek Elementary School ranks higher (76.9 vs 42.3 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 Prairie Elem School and Norton Creek Elementary School?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Lake In The Hills and West Chicago in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Prairie Elem School: 479. Norton Creek Elementary School: 479. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Prairie Elem School and Norton Creek Elementary School rank in Illinois?
Lincoln Prairie Elem School is 1055th of 2,303 and Norton Creek Elementary School is 157th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).