CHOICE Technical Academy vs Lincoln Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CHOICE Technical Academy
Owatonna · Charter high · Grades 7–12
44 students
Lincoln Elementary
Owatonna · Public elementary · Grades K–5
505 students
| Measure | CHOICE Technical Academy Owatonna, Minnesota | Lincoln Elementary Owatonna, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #530 of 923 |
| National rank | – | #14657 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 44 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 44 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75% | 36.6% |
| Students per teacher | 44.0 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 59% |
| city | Owatonna | Owatonna |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 17.7).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 10%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 24.5%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 75%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 44.0).
- •Lincoln Elementary is the larger school with 505 students compared with 44.
- •CHOICE Technical Academy is a charter school while Lincoln Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 CHOICE Technical Academy better than Lincoln Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary ranks higher (65.2 vs 17.7 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 CHOICE Technical Academy and Lincoln Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Owatonna and Owatonna in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CHOICE Technical Academy: 44. Lincoln Elementary: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CHOICE Technical Academy and Lincoln Elementary rank in Minnesota?
CHOICE Technical Academy is unranked and Lincoln Elementary is 530th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).