Lincoln Elementary vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln Elementary
Owatonna · Public elementary · Grades K–5
505 students
McKinley Elementary
Owatonna · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary Owatonna, Minnesota | McKinley Elementary Owatonna, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #530 of 923 | #668 of 923 |
| National rank | #14657 of 50,301 | #22025 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 505 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 43% |
| city | Owatonna | Owatonna |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 54.5).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 43%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 48.2%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.6).
- •McKinley Elementary is the larger school with 510 students compared with 505.
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 better than McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary ranks higher (65.2 vs 54.5 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 and McKinley Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Owatonna and Owatonna in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary: 505. McKinley Elementary: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary and McKinley Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Lincoln Elementary is 530th of 923 and McKinley Elementary is 668th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).