Lincoln-Eliot vs Underwood
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Massachusetts, United States, 986 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln-Eliot
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
336 students
Underwood
Newton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
253 students
| Measure | Lincoln-Eliot Newton, Massachusetts | Underwood Newton, Massachusetts |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #291 of 1,009 | #170 of 1,009 |
| National rank | #8336 of 50,301 | #4026 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 336 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Newton | Newton |
| state | Massachusetts | Massachusetts |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Underwood scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 74.4).
- •Underwood does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Underwood does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Lincoln-Eliot does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.5).
- •Lincoln-Eliot is the larger school with 336 students compared with 253.
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-Eliot better than Underwood?
On the Success Index (US), Underwood ranks higher (81.8 vs 74.4 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-Eliot and Underwood?
About 986 m in a straight line, between Newton and Newton in Massachusetts.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln-Eliot: 336. Underwood: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln-Eliot and Underwood rank in Massachusetts?
Lincoln-Eliot is 291st of 1,009 and Underwood is 170th of 1,009 among elementary schools in Massachusetts on the 2025 Success Index (US).