Lincoln Elementary vs Wilson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.8 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
Wilson Elementary
Owatonna · Public elementary · Grades K–5
454 students
| Measure | Lincoln Elementary Owatonna, Minnesota | Wilson Elementary Owatonna, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #530 of 923 | #648 of 923 |
| National rank | #14657 of 50,301 | #20491 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 505 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 505 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 58.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 53% |
| city | Owatonna | Owatonna |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.2 vs 56.7).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 53%).
- •Lincoln Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 58.8%).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.6).
- •Lincoln Elementary is the larger school with 505 students compared with 454.
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 Wilson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Elementary ranks higher (65.2 vs 56.7 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 Lincoln Elementary and Wilson Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Owatonna and Owatonna in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln Elementary: 505. Wilson Elementary: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln Elementary and Wilson Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Lincoln Elementary is 530th of 923 and Wilson Elementary is 648th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).