Lincoln Elementary vs Washington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.0 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
Washington Elementary
Owatonna · Public elementary · Grades K–5
468 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary Owatonna, Minnesota | Washington Elementary Owatonna, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #530 of 923 | #296 of 923 |
| National rank | #14657 of 50,301 | #8363 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 505 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 39.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 69% |
| city | Owatonna | Owatonna |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 65.2).
- •Washington Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 59%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 51%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 39.3%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.6).
- •Lincoln Elementary is the larger school with 505 students compared with 468.
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 Washington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Elementary ranks higher (74.4 vs 65.2 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 Washington Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Owatonna and Owatonna in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary: 505. Washington Elementary: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary and Washington Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Lincoln Elementary is 530th of 923 and Washington Elementary is 296th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).