Ella M White Elementary vs Lincoln Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ella M White Elementary
Alpena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
440 students
Lincoln Elementary
Alpena · Public elementary · Grades K–5
146 students
| Measure | Ella M White Elementary Alpena, Michigan | Lincoln Elementary Alpena, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1097 of 1,581 | #1343 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #36970 of 50,301 | #45530 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 440 | 146 |
| Enrollment | 440 | 146 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.6% | 78.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | Alpena | Alpena |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ella M White Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 18.9).
- •Ella M White Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Ella M White Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 12%).
- •Ella M White Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.6% vs 78.8%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 18.3).
- •Ella M White Elementary is the larger school with 440 students compared with 146.
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 Ella M White Elementary better than Lincoln Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ella M White Elementary ranks higher (32.4 vs 18.9 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 Ella M White Elementary and Lincoln Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Alpena and Alpena in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ella M White Elementary: 440. Lincoln Elementary: 146. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ella M White Elementary and Lincoln Elementary rank in Michigan?
Ella M White Elementary is 1097th of 1,581 and Lincoln Elementary is 1343rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).