Lincoln College Prep. vs Phillis Wheatley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln College Prep.
Kansas City · Public high · Grades 9–12
997 students
Phillis Wheatley Elementary
Kansas City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
386 students
| Measure | Lincoln College Prep. Kansas City, Missouri | Phillis Wheatley Elementary Kansas City, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #237 of 497 | #1105 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #7728 of 16,910 | #48143 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 997 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 997 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 4% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 9% |
| city | Kansas City | Kansas City |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln College Prep. scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 13.9).
- •Lincoln College Prep. does better on math proficiency (54% vs 9%).
- •Lincoln College Prep. does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 4%).
- •Phillis Wheatley Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 20.3).
- •Lincoln College Prep. is the larger school with 997 students compared with 386.
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 College Prep. better than Phillis Wheatley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln College Prep. ranks higher (52.5 vs 13.9 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 College Prep. and Phillis Wheatley Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Kansas City and Kansas City in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln College Prep.: 997. Phillis Wheatley Elementary: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln College Prep. and Phillis Wheatley Elementary rank in Missouri?
Lincoln College Prep. is 237th of 497 and Phillis Wheatley Elementary is 1105th of 1,159 among high schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).