Jane Ball Elementary School vs Lincoln Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jane Ball Elementary School
Cedar Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
356 students
Lincoln Elementary School
Cedar Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–2
305 students
| Measure | Jane Ball Elementary School Cedar Lake, Indiana | Lincoln Elementary School Cedar Lake, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #343 of 1,053 | #45 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #17280 of 50,301 | #3954 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 356 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 11.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 76% |
| city | Cedar Lake | Cedar Lake |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.9 vs 61.3).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on math proficiency (76% vs 62%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.8% vs 27%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.0).
- •Jane Ball Elementary School is the larger school with 356 students compared with 305.
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 Jane Ball Elementary School better than Lincoln Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary School ranks higher (81.9 vs 61.3 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 Jane Ball Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Cedar Lake and Cedar Lake in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jane Ball Elementary School: 356. Lincoln Elementary School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jane Ball Elementary School and Lincoln Elementary School rank in Indiana?
Jane Ball Elementary School is 343rd of 1,053 and Lincoln Elementary School is 45th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).