Abraham Lincoln Elementary School vs Nathan Hale Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School
Hammond · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
565 students
Nathan Hale Elementary School
Whiting · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
| Measure | Abraham Lincoln Elementary School Hammond, Indiana | Nathan Hale Elementary School Whiting, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #896 of 1,053 | #777 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #37258 of 50,301 | #31675 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 565 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.2% | 66.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 43% |
| city | Hammond | Whiting |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nathan Hale Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.4 vs 31.9).
- •Nathan Hale Elementary School does better on math proficiency (43% vs 39%).
- •Nathan Hale Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Abraham Lincoln Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.2% vs 66.7%).
- •Nathan Hale Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.2).
- •Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 396.
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 Abraham Lincoln Elementary School better than Nathan Hale Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Nathan Hale Elementary School ranks higher (40.4 vs 31.9 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 Abraham Lincoln Elementary School and Nathan Hale Elementary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Hammond and Whiting in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School: 565. Nathan Hale Elementary School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abraham Lincoln Elementary School and Nathan Hale Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Abraham Lincoln Elementary School is 896th of 1,053 and Nathan Hale Elementary School is 777th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).