Lincolnwood Elem School vs Walker 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.
Lincolnwood Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
288 students
Walker Elem School
Evanston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
| Measure | Lincolnwood Elem School Evanston, Illinois | Walker Elem School Evanston, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 2,303 | #460 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #11879 of 50,301 | #16352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 288 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.7% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Evanston | Evanston |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincolnwood Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.2 vs 62.7).
- •Lincolnwood Elem School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Lincolnwood Elem School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Lincolnwood Elem School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 36.5%).
- •Lincolnwood Elem School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.7).
- •Walker Elem School is the larger school with 364 students compared with 288.
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 Lincolnwood Elem School better than Walker Elem School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincolnwood Elem School ranks higher (69.2 vs 62.7 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 Lincolnwood Elem School and Walker Elem School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Evanston and Evanston in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincolnwood Elem School: 288. Walker Elem School: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincolnwood Elem School and Walker Elem School rank in Illinois?
Lincolnwood Elem School is 304th of 2,303 and Walker Elem School is 460th of 2,303 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).