El Sol Elementary vs Lincoln International Studies School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Sol Elementary
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
368 students
Lincoln International Studies School
Kalamazoo · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
306 students
| Measure | El Sol Elementary Kalamazoo, Michigan | Lincoln International Studies School Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #811 of 1,581 | #1311 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #28093 of 50,301 | #44291 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 368 | 306 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 306 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.1% | 81% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| city | Kalamazoo | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •El Sol Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.7 vs 20.9).
- •El Sol Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •El Sol Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 7.5%).
- •El Sol Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.1% vs 81%).
- •Lincoln International Studies School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 17.5).
- •El Sol Elementary is the larger school with 368 students compared with 306.
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 El Sol Elementary better than Lincoln International Studies School?
On the Success Index (US), El Sol Elementary ranks higher (45.7 vs 20.9 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 El Sol Elementary and Lincoln International Studies School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Sol Elementary: 368. Lincoln International Studies School: 306. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Sol Elementary and Lincoln International Studies School rank in Michigan?
El Sol Elementary is 811th of 1,581 and Lincoln International Studies School is 1311th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).