Lincoln School vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln School
Fergus Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
236 students
McKinley Elementary
Fergus Falls · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
249 students
| Measure | Lincoln School Fergus Falls, Minnesota | McKinley Elementary Fergus Falls, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #394 of 923 | #572 of 923 |
| National rank | #10395 of 50,301 | #16667 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 236 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 236 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.7% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | – | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Fergus Falls | Fergus Falls |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 62.2).
- •Lincoln School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 43.4%).
- •McKinley Elementary is the larger school with 249 students compared with 236.
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 School better than McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln School ranks higher (71.3 vs 62.2 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 School and McKinley Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Fergus Falls and Fergus Falls in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln School: 236. McKinley Elementary: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln School and McKinley Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Lincoln School is 394th of 923 and McKinley Elementary is 572nd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).