Lincoln Elementary School vs Northwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Indiana, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elementary School
Fort Wayne · Public elementary · Grades K–5
590 students
Northwood Middle School
Fort Wayne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
585 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary School Fort Wayne, Indiana | Northwood Middle School Fort Wayne, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #647 of 1,053 | #309 of 335 |
| National rank | #26559 of 50,301 | #12717 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 590 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 590 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.9% | 70.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.6 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 22% |
| city | Fort Wayne | Fort Wayne |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 25.8).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 22%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.9% vs 70.6%).
- •Lincoln Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.6).
- •Lincoln Elementary School is the larger school with 590 students compared with 585.
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 Elementary School better than Northwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary School ranks higher (47.9 vs 25.8 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 Elementary School and Northwood Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Fort Wayne and Fort Wayne in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary School: 590. Northwood Middle School: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary School and Northwood Middle School rank in Indiana?
Lincoln Elementary School is 647th of 1,053 and Northwood Middle School is 309th of 335 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).