Lincoln School vs William Penn School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lincoln School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
483 students
William Penn School
Salt Lake City · Public elementary · Grades K–6
615 students
| Measure | Lincoln School Salt Lake City, Utah | William Penn School Salt Lake City, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #511 of 580 | #227 of 580 |
| National rank | #39696 of 50,301 | #19834 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 483 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 483 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 16.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 50% |
| city | Salt Lake City | Salt Lake City |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William Penn School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 28.2).
- •William Penn School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 29%).
- •William Penn School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 20%).
- •William Penn School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 36.2%).
- •Lincoln School does better on students per teacher (22.0 vs 23.7).
- •William Penn School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 483.
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 William Penn School?
On the Success Index (US), William Penn School ranks higher (57.7 vs 28.2 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 William Penn School?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Salt Lake City and Salt Lake City in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lincoln School: 483. William Penn School: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lincoln School and William Penn School rank in Utah?
Lincoln School is 511th of 580 and William Penn School is 227th of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).