Merrill Elementary vs The Lincoln Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 894 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merrill Elementary
Beloit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
224 students
The Lincoln Academy
Beloit · Charter other · Grades PK–12
727 students
| Measure | Merrill Elementary Beloit, Wisconsin | The Lincoln Academy Beloit, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #956 of 1,069 | – |
| National rank | #43090 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 224 | 727 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 727 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.9% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | – |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | – |
| city | Beloit | Beloit |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Lincoln Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.7% vs 83.9%).
- •Merrill Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 16.9).
- •The Lincoln Academy is the larger school with 727 students compared with 224.
- •Merrill Elementary is a public school while The Lincoln Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Merrill Elementary better than The Lincoln Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Merrill Elementary and The Lincoln Academy?
About 894 m in a straight line, between Beloit and Beloit in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merrill Elementary: 224. The Lincoln Academy: 727. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merrill Elementary and The Lincoln Academy rank in Wisconsin?
Merrill Elementary is 956th of 1,069 and The Lincoln Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).